Combustión de propano
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 | Propano C₃H₈ | 1 | (g) |
| Reactivo | Oxígeno O | 5 | (g) |
| Producto | Dióxido de carbono CO₂ | 3 | (g) |
| Producto | Agua 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
- Combustión
- Reversible
- No
- Energía
- Exotérmico
- ΔH
- -2220,0 kJ/mol
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the equation for Combustión de propano?
The balanced equation is: C₃H₈ + 5O₂ → 3CO₂ + 4H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustión de propano?
Combustión de propano is a combustión reaction.
Is Combustión de propano exothermic or endothermic?
Combustión de propano is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -2220.0 kJ/mol.