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.
Acetylene (C2H2) is a gas at room temperature and standard atmospheric pressure. It is typically found in its gaseous state, although it can be compressed into a liquid form under high pressure. In most common applications, such as welding and as a fuel, acetylene is used in its gaseous state.
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.
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?
it smells either like oranges or Cherry's in my opinion, sort of a sweet smell
Acetylene is a gas at standard temperature and pressure.
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.