Combustion of Propane
C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O
Ikhtisar
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.
Peserta
| Peran | Zat | Koefisien | Keadaan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaktan | Propane C₃H₈ | 1 | (g) |
| Reaktan | Oxygen O | 5 | (g) |
| Produk | Carbon Dioxide CO₂ | 3 | (g) |
| Produk | Water H₂O | 4 | (l) |
Contoh Sehari-hari
Propane fuels outdoor grills, portable camping stoves, and patio heaters. Many rural homes use propane for heating and cooking.
Pentingnya dalam Industri
LPG (mainly propane and butane) is a major global fuel used in heating, cooking, transportation, and industrial processes. It produces fewer emissions than coal or oil.
Sifat
- Jenis
- Combustion
- Dapat Dibalik
- Tidak
- Energi
- Eksoterm
- ΔH
- -2220,0 kJ/mol
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the equation for Combustion of Propane?
The balanced equation is: C₃H₈ + 5O₂ → 3CO₂ + 4H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Propane?
Combustion of Propane is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Propane exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Propane is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -2220.0 kJ/mol.