Natural gas is primarily methane, CH4, and is used to heathomes. A typical home is approximately 2000 ft2 and the ceilingsare 8 ft high. The following data may be helpful: The heat capacityof air is 1.01 J/g·K and the and the enthalpy of combustion ofmethane is -890.8 kJ/mol. Assume that the molecular weight of airis the same as nitrogen, its major component. How many grams ofmethane are required to raise the temperature in the home from 35°Fto 66°F? How many grams of CO2 does this reaction produce?
