Combustion of Acetylene

2C2H2 + 5O2 → 4CO2 + 2H2O

Übersicht

Acetylene burns in oxygen with an intensely hot flame reaching 3300 C, the hottest of any common fuel-oxygen combination. The oxy-acetylene flame is hot enough to cut and weld steel. Acetylene's triple bond stores significant energy that is released upon combustion.

Teilnehmer

Rolle Substanz Koeffizient Zustand
Reaktant Acetylene C₂H₂ 2 (g)
Reaktant Oxygen O 5 (g)
Produkt Water H₂O 2 (l)
Produkt Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 4 (g)

Alltägliches Beispiel

Oxy-acetylene torches used by welders and metalworkers to cut steel produce temperatures hot enough to melt through thick metal plate.

Industrielle Bedeutung

Oxy-acetylene welding and cutting is used in construction, shipbuilding, and metal fabrication. Acetylene is also a chemical feedstock for vinyl chloride and other chemicals.

Eigenschaften

Typ
Combustion
Reversibel
Nein
Energie
Exotherm
ΔH
-2600,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Acetylene?
The balanced equation is: 2C₂H₂ + 5O₂ → 4CO₂ + 2H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Acetylene?
Combustion of Acetylene is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Acetylene exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Acetylene is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -2600.0 kJ/mol.