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Combustion reaction by Doris Kra

Doris Kra
05/03/2019
Chemistry
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                                             What is a combustion reaction






A combustion reaction is when a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen and creates carbon dioxide and water. The formula for a combustion reaction is Hydrocarbon + Oxygen→ Carbon dioxide + Water. A combustion reaction is a common reaction in chemistry it can also be referred to as burning. A combustion reaction is a exothermic reaction because it is releasing heat or energy.


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Some examples of a Combustion reaction are:
  • Combustion reaction of Methane                                                                                                     CH₄(g) + 2 O₂(g)→ CO₂(g) + 2 H₂O(g)
  • Combustion reaction of Propane                                                                                                      2 C₃H₈(g) + 7 O₂(g) → 6 CO₂ (g) + 8 H₂O(g)                          
  • Combustion reaction of Ethane                                                                                                        2 C₂H₆ + 7 O₂→ 4 CO₂ + 6 H₂O
Citations

a) https://www.google.com/search?q=combustion+reaction&rlz=1CAKSOU_enCM687CM716&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjZkLTA4-vgAhVbRhUIHcV6AM0Q_AUIDigB&biw=1300&bih=572#imgrc=08oruGJQRM7f7M:

b) https://media1.shmoop.com/images/chemistry/chembook_stoich_graphik_22.png



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