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Why hydrocarbons are combustible?

Because hydrogen would rather be part of water than part of a hydrocarbon, and carbon would rather be part of carbon dioxide than part of a hydrocarbon. When given sufficient opportunity (enough oxygen to completely react with the molecules in the hydrocarbon, and enough heat to initiate the reaction), the reaction converting the hydrocarbon into (CO2)x + (H2O)x (the x meaning without knowing the hydrocarbon in question we don't know how many CO2 and H2O molecules we'll get) will happen.


What materials make up the earths atmosphere?

The Earth's atmosphere is primarily composed of nitrogen (about 78%) and oxygen (about 21%). Other gases present in smaller amounts include argon, carbon dioxide, and trace amounts of water vapor. These gases help regulate temperature, protect against harmful solar radiation, and enable life on Earth.


What kind of chemical reaction are used in automobiles?

The chemical formula of the reaction in a car engine begins with combustible material usually a fossil fuel. Then a oxidizer (oxygen) is introduced and the products are water, energy, and CO2.


Why is a catalyst written above the arrow in a chemical equation rather than with the reactants?

A catalyst is written above the arrow in a chemical equation to show that it is not consumed in the reaction and thus does not appear in the overall stoichiometry of the reaction. This means that it does not take part in the reaction as a reactant or a product, but it still helps in speeding up the reaction. Placing it above the arrow helps to distinguish it from other reactants or products.


What does H20 above arrow in a chemical formula mean?

This means that the reaction in question takes place in an aqueous solution. Even when water does not take part in a reaction, many things - most things, actually - will be more chemically active if dissolved in water, than in solid form.

Related Questions

Which part of an atom or ion takes part in a chemical reaction?

The valence electrons are the part that takes place in a chemical reaction.


What part of the atom takes part in chemical reaction?

The electrons


What part of the atom takes part in a chemical reaction?

Only the valence electrons


Which sub-atomic particle creates chemical reaction?

Proton and Neutron do not take part in chemical reaction. Only electron takes part in the reaction.


What type of element rarely takes part in a chemical reaction?

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Substances that are about to take part in a chemical reaction?

Reactants are the substances that are about to take part in a chemical reaction. These are the elements or compounds that are present at the beginning of the reaction and typically undergo a change during the process.


What is the part of a nuclear reactor called where the nuclear reaction takes place?

The part of a nuclear reactor where the nuclear reaction takes place is called the reactor core. It typically contains the fuel rods, control rods, and coolant necessary for sustaining and controlling the nuclear reaction.


What does a cylinder block do?

There is an engine block which houses all the moving parts of an internal combustion engine, and a cylinder which is a part of that block, the cylinder is where the piston moves inside and where combustion takes place.


What does reactans mean in science?

A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a reaction.


Is yellow flame a chemical reaction?

Yes, a yellow flame is a result of a chemical reaction. When a flame appears yellow, it is often due to the presence of certain chemicals in the fuel or the combustion process that emit light in the yellow part of the electromagnetic spectrum. This color can occur in various types of combustion reactions, such as those involving hydrocarbons.


Is combustion part of the water cycle?

No combustion is not a part of water cycle. it s not involved.


What is the three-dimensional part of an enzyme molecule where the reaction takes place?

The active site of an enzyme is the three-dimensional part of the enzyme molecule where the catalytic reaction takes place. It is a specific region that binds to the substrate and facilitates the chemical reaction to occur. The active site provides a suitable environment for the reaction to proceed efficiently.