Combustion of Ethylene
C2H4 + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 2H2O
Visão geral
Ethylene burns in air with a luminous flame to form carbon dioxide and water. While ethylene can be burned as fuel, it is far more valuable as a chemical feedstock. It is the world's most-produced organic chemical, primarily used for polyethylene plastic.
Participantes
| Papel | Substância | Coeficiente | Estado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagente | Ethylene C₂H₄ | 1 | (g) |
| Reagente | Oxygen O | 3 | (g) |
| Produto | Carbon Dioxide CO₂ | 2 | (g) |
| Produto | Water H₂O | 2 | (l) |
Exemplo do cotidiano
Ethylene is produced naturally by ripening fruit, which is why placing a banana in a paper bag with unripe fruit hastens ripening.
Importância industrial
São produzidos anualmente mais de 200 milhões de toneladas de etileno, tornando-o o produto químico orgânico de maior volume. É o monómero do polietileno, o plástico mais comum do mundo.
Propriedades
- Tipo
- Combustion
- Reversível
- Não
- Energia
- Exotérmico
- ΔH
- -1411,0 kJ/mol
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the equation for Combustion of Ethylene?
The balanced equation is: C₂H₄ + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 2H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Ethylene?
Combustion of Ethylene is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Ethylene exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Ethylene is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -1411.0 kJ/mol.