The water released by the reaction (mass = 0.00020 g) was calculated as was the heat energy released (-9.6 x 10 kJ). Given the information you have about the 5
accelerants, see if you can determine which liquid is the accelerant under the
threshold.
1. Acetone:
C3H60+
02-
CO2 +
H20 ΔΗ =
2. Coleman Fuel:
C5H12 +
02-
CO2 +
H20 ΔΗ =
3. Ethyl alcohol
C2H60 +
02 -
CO2 +
H20 ΔΗ =
4. Mineral Spirits:
C10H22 +
02-
CO2 +
H20 AH =
5. Turpentine:
C10H16 +
02 -
CO2 +
H20 ΔΗ =
The accelerant used was
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which is commonly found in: