Combustion of Ethanol

C2H5OH + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O

Ikhtisar

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.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Ethanol C₂H₅OH 1 (l)
Reaktan Oxygen O 3 (g)
Produk Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 2 (g)
Produk Water H₂O 3 (l)

Contoh Sehari-hari

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

Pentingnya dalam Industri

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

Sifat

Jenis
Combustion
Dapat Dibalik
Tidak
Energi
Eksoterm
ΔH
-1367,0 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

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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.