Combustion of Ethanol

C2H5OH + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O

Übersicht

Ethanol burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Ethanol burns with a nearly invisible blue flame. As a biofuel, ethanol combustion is considered partially carbon-neutral because the CO2 released was originally captured by the plants used to produce it.

Teilnehmer

Rolle Substanz Koeffizient Zustand
Reaktant Ethanol C₂H₅OH 1 (l)
Reaktant Oxygen O 3 (g)
Produkt Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 2 (g)
Produkt Water H₂O 3 (l)

Alltägliches Beispiel

E10 and E85 gasoline blends contain ethanol that combusts in car engines. Ethanol is also the fuel in spirit burners used in fondue sets.

Industrielle Bedeutung

Fuel ethanol production exceeds 100 billion liters annually worldwide. Brazil and the USA are the largest producers, using sugarcane and corn respectively.

Eigenschaften

Typ
Combustion
Reversibel
Nein
Energie
Exotherm
ΔH
-1367,0 kJ/mol

Verwandte Reaktionen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Ethanol?
The balanced equation is: C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Ethanol?
Combustion of Ethanol is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Ethanol exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Ethanol is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -1367.0 kJ/mol.