When propane (C₃H₈) undergoes combustion, it reacts with oxygen (O₂) to produce carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O) as the products. The chemical equation for the combustion of propane is as follows:
C₃H₈ + 5O₂ → 3CO₂ + 4H₂O
In this reaction, one molecule of propane combines with five molecules of oxygen to form three molecules of carbon dioxide and four molecules of water. This process releases energy in the form of heat and light.
1. Propane (C₃H₈) reacts with oxygen (O₂).
2. The products formed are carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).
3. The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of propane is C₃H₈ + 5O₂ → 3CO₂ + 4H₂O.
4. This reaction is exothermic, meaning it releases heat energy.
5. Combustion is a type of redox (reduction-oxidation) reaction where a fuel combines with oxygen to produce heat, light, and new chemical compounds.
