Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The balanced equation for the complete combustion of methane is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Combustion means the reaction of any substance with atmospheric oxygen. The process of combustion is an exothermic reaction that is energy is transferred to the surroundings. Combustion of
Answer to Problem 19E
The balanced equation for the complete combustion of methane is stated below.
Explanation of Solution
The general reaction for the combustion of an alkane is shown below.
Where
• n is the number of carbon atoms.
The number of carbon atom present in methane is
The balanced equation of methane is stated above.
(b)
Interpretation:
The balanced equation for the complete combustion of propane is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Combustion means the reaction of any substance with atmospheric oxygen. The process of combustion is an exothermic reaction that is energy is transferred to the surroundings. Combustion of alkane forms water and carbon dioxide as a byproduct.
Answer to Problem 19E
The balanced equation for the complete combustion of propane is stated below.
Explanation of Solution
The general reaction for the combustion of an alkane is shown below.
Where
• n is the number of carbon atoms.
The number of carbon atom present in propane is
The balanced equation of propane is stated above.
(c)
Interpretation:
The balanced equation for the complete combustion of hexane is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Combustion means the reaction of any substance with atmospheric oxygen. The process of combustion is an exothermic reaction that is energy is transferred to the surroundings. Combustion of alkane forms water and carbon dioxide as a byproduct.
Answer to Problem 19E
The balanced equation for the complete combustion of hexane is stated below.
Explanation of Solution
The general reaction for the combustion of an alkane is shown below.
Where
• n is the number of carbon atoms.
The number of carbon atom present in hexane is
The balanced chemical reaction of combustion of hexane is stated below.
The balanced equation of hexane is stated above.
(d)
Interpretation:
The balanced equation for the complete combustion of octane is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Combustion means the reaction of any substance with atmospheric oxygen. The process of combustion is an exothermic reaction that is energy is transferred to the surroundings. Combustion of alkane forms water and carbon dioxide as a byproduct.
Answer to Problem 19E
The balanced equation for the complete combustion of octane is stated below.
Explanation of Solution
The general reaction for the combustion of an alkane is shown below.
Where
• n is the number of carbon atoms.
The number of carbon atom present in octane is
The balanced chemical reaction of combustion of octane is stated below.
The balanced equation of octane is stated above.
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