Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1133949649
ISBN 13: 978-1-13394-964-0

Chapter 5 Principles of Chemical Reactivity: Energy and Chemical Reactions - 5-7 Enthalpy Calculations - Case Study - Questions - Page 212: 5

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With this analysis alone gasoline propels your car further and produces less carbon dioxide. PS. Carbon atoms in ethanol come from photosynthesis, therefore removing $CO_2$ from atmosphere in its conception before releasing it in combustion; gasoline just releases $CO_2$ to the environment.
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