Question

Explain combustion chemistry of carbon, hydrogen and methane.

Answer 1

Combustion chemistry of carbon, methane and hydrogen:

i) Carbon: Burning of carbon to carbon dioxide ( complete combustion ) 

That means 1 kg of carbon needs 2.67 kg oxygen and produces 3.67 kg of carbon dioxide.

ii) Methane (CH4): Burning of methane with oxygen to carbon dioxide and water/ steam 

That means 1 kg of methane needs 4 kg of oxygen to produce 11/4 kg of carbon dioxide and 9/4 kg of water /steam

iii) Hydrogen: 

The union of hydrogen with oxygen produces steam it is represented by the following equitation

1 kg of hydrogen combines with 8 kg of oxygen to produce 9 kg of steam.