Given the equation C2H6(g) + O2(g) → CO2(g) + H2O(g) (not balanced), determine the number of liters of O2 consumed at STP when 85 grams of C2H6 is burned.

the enthalpy of formation of water is given as -285.8kj/mol, which states that the enthalpy of formation is negative.

negative enthalpy of formation indicates that the heat is released during the reaction process. the heat is released from reaction to the surroundings the enthalpy is expressed with a negative sign with the energy given out in the reaction process.

the formation of water takes place by giving out heat which is -285.8 kj/mol.