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PROBLEM 9.33 A 12.0 gallon hold 39.9 kg of biodiesel. Use the following thermochemical equation to calculate the total amount of heat (MJ) released by burning one tank of bio-diesel. Compare your answer to a 12.0-gallon tank of octane (main component of gasoline) that burns to release 1530 MJ.
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