The oxidation of copper(I) oxide, Cu₂O(s), to copper(II) oxide, CuO(s), is an exothermic process.

2Cu₂O(s)+O₂(g)⟶4CuO(s)ΔH∘rxn=−292.0kJmol

Calculate the energy released as heat when 10.80 g Cu₂O(s) undergo oxidation at constant pressure.

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