Combustion of Acetylene

2C2H2 + 5O2 → 4CO2 + 2H2O

Descripción general

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.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Acetylene C₂H₂ 2 (g)
Reactivo Oxygen O 5 (g)
Producto Water H₂O 2 (l)
Producto Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 4 (g)

Ejemplo cotidiano

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

Importancia industrial

La soldadura y el corte con oxiacetileno se utilizan en construcción, construcción naval y fabricación metálica. El acetileno también es materia prima química para el cloruro de vinilo y otros productos químicos.

Propiedades

Tipo
Combustion
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
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.