Combustion of Ethanol

C2H5OH + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O

概述

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.

参与者

角色 物质 系数 状态
反应物 Ethanol C₂H₅OH 1 (l)
反应物 Oxygen O 3 (g)
产物 Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 2 (g)
产物 Water H₂O 3 (l)

日常示例

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

工业重要性

全球燃料乙醇年产量超过1000亿升。巴西和美国是最大的生产国,分别使用甘蔗和玉米。

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.