Combustion of Propane

C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O

Descripción general

Propane combusts in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Propane is a widely used fuel gas stored as a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Its complete combustion produces a hot, clean blue flame with very low soot production.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Propane C₃H₈ 1 (g)
Reactivo Oxygen O 5 (g)
Producto Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 3 (g)
Producto Water H₂O 4 (l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Propane fuels outdoor grills, portable camping stoves, and patio heaters. Many rural homes use propane for heating and cooking.

Importancia industrial

El GLP (principalmente propano y butano) es un importante combustible global utilizado en calefacción, cocina, transporte y procesos industriales. Produce menos emisiones que el carbón o el petróleo.

Propiedades

Tipo
Combustion
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-2220,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Propane?
The balanced equation is: C₃H₈ + 5O₂ → 3CO₂ + 4H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Propane?
Combustion of Propane is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Propane exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Propane is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -2220.0 kJ/mol.