The molecular formula of acetylene gas is C2H2. The shape of the molecule is linear, with the two carbon atoms joined by a triple bond and each carbon atom also bonded to one hydrogen atom by a single bond.
I have heard that Methane can be used to form longer chain hydrocarbon fuels, -why not the much higher energy bonded Acetylene?
Acetylene
Acetone is used in acetylene tanks to absorb and stabilize acetylene gas. It acts as a solvent that helps dissolve acetylene, allowing for safer storage at higher pressures. By absorbing acetylene, acetone prevents the gas from becoming too concentrated, which could lead to instability or detonation. This combination helps ensure the safe handling and transport of acetylene.
The usual laboratory method for making acetylene is by adding (dropwise) water to calcium carbide:CaC2 + 2 H2O → C2H2 + Ca(OH)2Calcium carbide is very cheap and available without restrictions in most countries.
It is not recommended to mix helium and acetylene as they have different physical and chemical properties. Helium is an inert gas while acetylene is a flammable gas. Mixing them could create a hazardous situation due to the risk of combustion or explosion.
The expansion ratio of acetylene is approximately 1:668 when it is converted from liquid to gas. This means that one volume of liquid acetylene will expand to form 668 volumes of acetylene gas at room temperature and pressure.
DA in Gas cutting mean Dissolved Acetylene
A cubic meter of acetylene gas at room temperature and pressure weighs approximately 1.1 kilograms.
Calcium carbide reacts with water to form acetylene gas
probably 92.3% of carbon is present in acetylene..
I have heard that Methane can be used to form longer chain hydrocarbon fuels, -why not the much higher energy bonded Acetylene?
Acetylene is a gas at standard temperature and pressure.
it smells either like oranges or Cherry's in my opinion, sort of a sweet smell
Acetylene
C2H2 (acetylene) is a linear molecule.
By itself, no. However, if mixed with water, it can form an explosive gas known as acetylene.
C2H2 is a molecular formula because it shows the actual number of atoms of each element present in a molecule of acetylene.