Combustion of Sucrose

C12H22O11 + 12O2 → 12CO2 + 11H2O

概述

Sucrose (table sugar) burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. When ignited directly, sugar burns slowly. However, when mixed with potassium chlorate or concentrated sulfuric acid, it reacts much more vigorously. The energy content of sugar is about 4 kcal/gram.

参与者

角色 物质 系数 状态
反应物 Sucrose C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ 1 (s)
反应物 Oxygen O 12 (g)
产物 Water H₂O 11 (l)
产物 Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 12 (g)

日常示例

The energy value listed on food labels (calories) is determined by measuring the heat of combustion of the food in a bomb calorimeter.

工业重要性

食品的弹式量热法测量其燃烧能量。糖的燃烧能量数据是食品科学和营养学的基础。

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Sucrose?
The balanced equation is: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + 12O₂ → 12CO₂ + 11H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Sucrose?
Combustion of Sucrose is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Sucrose exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Sucrose is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -5644.0 kJ/mol.