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: [[Ethane]] can be [[oxidise]]d to [[product|produce]] [[Carbon Dioxide]] and [[Water]]. | : [[Ethane]] can be [[oxidise]]d to [[product|produce]] [[Carbon Dioxide]] and [[Water]]. | ||
: [[Ethane]] + [[Oxygen]] → [[Carbon Dioxide]] + [[Water]] | : [[Ethane]] + [[Oxygen]] → [[Carbon Dioxide]] + [[Water]] | ||
| − | : < | + | : 2C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub> + 7O<sub>2</sub> → 4CO<sub>2</sub> + 6H<sub>2</sub>O |
Revision as of 12:50, 7 June 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Ethane is a gaseous (at room temperature) hydrocarbon with chemical formula C2H6.
About Ethane
- Ethane is hydrocarbon because it contains only Hydrogen and Carbon atoms.
- Ethane can be oxidised to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water.
- Ethane + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Ethane is a gaseous (at room temperature) alkane with chemical formula C2H6.
About Ethane
| Chemical Formula (CnH2n+2) | Structural Formula | Structural Diagram | Ball and Stick Model |
| C2H6 | CH3CH3 |  |
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- Ethane is hydrocarbon because it contains only Hydrogen and Carbon atoms.
- Ethane can be oxidised to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water.
- Ethane + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
- 2C2H6 + 7O2 → 4CO2 + 6H2O