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Revision as of 11:02, 3 April 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Butane is a gaseous (at room temperature) hydrocarbon with chemical formula CH4.
About Butane
- Butane is hydrocarbon because it contains only Hydrogen and Carbon atoms.
- Butane can be oxidised to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water.
- Butane + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Butane is a gaseous (at room temperature) alkane with chemical formula CH4.
About Butane
| Chemical Formula (CnH2n+2) | Structural Formula | Structural Diagram | Ball and Stick Model |
| C4H10 | CH3CH2CH2CH3 |  |
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- Butane is hydrocarbon because it contains only Hydrogen and Carbon atoms.
- Butane can be oxidised to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water.
- Butane + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
- <chem>2C4H10 + 13O2 -> 8CO2 + 10H2O</chem>