Combustion of Ethanol

C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O

Visão geral

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.

Participantes

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Reagente	Ethanol C₂H₅OH	1	(l)
Reagente	Oxygen O	3	(g)
Produto	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	2	(g)
Produto	Water H₂O	3	(l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

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

Importância industrial

A produção de etanol combustível ultrapassa 100 mil milhões de litros anuais a nível mundial. O Brasil e os EUA são os maiores produtores, utilizando cana-de-açúcar e milho, respetivamente.

Propriedades

Tipo: Combustion
Reversível: Não
Energia: Exotérmico
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.