Combustion of Ethanol

C2H5OH + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O

Aperçu

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.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Ethanol C₂H₅OH 1 (l)
Réactif Oxygen O 3 (g)
Produit Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 2 (g)
Produit Water H₂O 3 (l)

Exemple du quotidien

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

Importance industrielle

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

Propriétés

Type
Combustion
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Exothermique
ΔH
-1367,0 kJ/mol

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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.