Difference between revisions of "Ethane"
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| − | [[Ethane]] is a [[gas]]eous (at [[Room Temperature|room temperature]]) [[ | + | [[Ethane]] is a [[gas]]eous (at [[Room Temperature|room temperature]]) [[alkane]] with [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub>. |
===About Ethane=== | ===About Ethane=== | ||
Revision as of 11:01, 3 April 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
- <chem>2C2H6 + 7O2 -> 4CO2 + 6H2O</chem>