Combustion of Sucrose

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + 12O₂ → 12CO₂ + 11H₂O

Aperçu

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.

Participants

Rôle	Substance	Coefficient	État
Réactif	Sucrose C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁	1	(s)
Réactif	Oxygen O	12	(g)
Produit	Water H₂O	11	(l)
Produit	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	12	(g)

Exemple du quotidien

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

Importance industrielle

Bomb calorimetry of food products measures their combustion energy. Sugar combustion energy data is fundamental to food science and nutrition.

Propriétés

Type: Combustion
Réversible: Non
Énergie: Exothermique
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.