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No, in a combustion reaction carbon is not used to make reactants burn.
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When fossil fuels burn what are the reactants?
The burning of fossil fuels are a combustion reaction. The reaction for the combustion has the reactants of propane (C3H8) and oxygen (O2). The combustion reactions products are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).
Do fuels need carbon dioxide to burn?
No. CO2 is a product of combustion. If the concept that LeChatelier proposed is used, the CO2 actually gets in the way of the combustion reaction (burning).
What is produced when you burn pentane?
Burning pentane, C5H12, is a combustion reaction in which pentane and oxygen will react to form carbon dioxide and water. The chemical equation is C5H12 + 8O2 --> 5CO2 + 6H2O
What does oxygen react with that causes an combustion?
hydrocarbon
How does carbon burn?
Carbon dioxide is released whenever a organism that was living decomposes. Whether by fire or through natural decomposition, the item will release carbon dioxide as it turns back into the basic elements that it was composed of.
When fossil fuels burn what are the reactants?
The burning of fossil fuels are a combustion reaction. The reaction for the combustion has the reactants of propane (C3H8) and oxygen (O2). The combustion reactions products are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).
What is the reactants and products of combustion?
Combustion involves many different reactants and produces many different products. There are endless numbers of things that can burn, and endless types of chemicals released when these things burn. Added: Generally, and what you will see in an academic setting, this; A hydrocarbon, or a carbohydrate with oxygen gas as the reactants. The products are always carbon dioxide and water. CH4 + 2O2 --> CO2 + 2H2O An example of a common combustion reaction.
Why carbohydrates burn to form water and carbon dioxide?
the reaction in which carbohydrates burn to form water and carbon dioxide is a combustion reaction. (C6 H10 O5) + O2 --> H2O + CO2
When you burn sugar you are left with carbon. Is that a chemical or physical change?
Chemical change. This is an incomplete combustion, reaction with O2.
When fuels burn which gas is formed and why?
When fuels burn, a combustion reaction is observed. This means that the fuel, which is made predominantly from carbon and hydrogen is heated in the presence of oxygen. If there is sufficient oxygen, you will have carbon dioxide and water produced. This is called complete combustion. When there is insufficient amounts of oxygen, the fuel cannot burn to completion, so you will get carbon dioxide, carbon, and/or carbon monoxide; and of course, water. This is called incomplete combustion. So to sum up your answer, when burnt with enough oxygen present, the gas that is formed will be carbon dioxide. If there is insufficient oxygen, then you will get carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Carbon is not included as it is a solid, not a gas. This is a chemical change and it happens because the reactants (fuel and oxygen) become excited when reacted with each other and the atoms rearrange themselves to form a new product.
What are the reactants and pruducts when isooctane and oxygen burn to form carbon dioxide and water?
reactants: isooctane & oxygen products: carbon dioxide & water
What happens to compounds in a chemical reaction?
It depends what one is burning. If it is a carbon containing compound, then CO and/or CO2. If not, then some other type of oxide would be formed.
What products would be formed if glycerol were allowed to burn?
The products of any combustion reaction should simply be carbon dioxide (CO2) gas and liquid water (H2O). This applies to the combustion of glycerol.
Do fuels need carbon dioxide to burn?
No. CO2 is a product of combustion. If the concept that LeChatelier proposed is used, the CO2 actually gets in the way of the combustion reaction (burning).
When we burn fuels what reactions and products are made and what happens when we burn fuels?
Different fuels produce different products. Burning hydrogen produces only water. Burning methane produces both water and carbon dioxide. Burning gasoline produces lots of products. In any event, burning a fuel produces heat that we use for various purposes.
Do the products of a combustion reaction include carbon monoxide?
You mean, will it burn? It is an extremely flammable gas and would make a very good fuel if it wasn't so hazardous. On packages of it, it must be labeled as both a Toxic Gas and a Flammable Gas.
What happens to propane when it is all burnt?
when you burn propane to complete combustion you will get a mixture of carbon dioxide and water vapor.
