Combustion of Sucrose

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + 12O₂ → 12CO₂ + 11H₂O

Descripción general

Sucrose (table sugar) burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. When ignited directly, sugar burns slowly. However, when mixed with potassium chlorate or concentrated sulfuric acid, it reacts much more vigorously. The energy content of sugar is about 4 kcal/gram.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Sucrose C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁	1	(s)
Reactivo	Oxygen O	12	(g)
Producto	Water H₂O	11	(l)
Producto	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	12	(g)

Ejemplo cotidiano

The energy value listed on food labels (calories) is determined by measuring the heat of combustion of the food in a bomb calorimeter.

Importancia industrial

La calorimetría de bomba de productos alimenticios mide su energía de combustión. Los datos de energía de combustión del azúcar son fundamentales para la ciencia de los alimentos y la nutrición.

Propiedades

Tipo: Combustion
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -5644,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Sucrose?

The balanced equation is: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + 12O₂ → 12CO₂ + 11H₂O.

What type of reaction is Combustion of Sucrose?

Combustion of Sucrose is a combustion reaction.

Is Combustion of Sucrose exothermic or endothermic?

Combustion of Sucrose is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -5644.0 kJ/mol.