Question

Besides energy, what is produced when hydrocarbons are burned?

Answer 1

`"Greenhouse gases.........."`

Explanation:

`C_6H_14(l) +19/2O_2(g) rarr 6CO_2(g) + 7H_2O(l) + Delta_1`

In cases of incomplete combustion, SOME `CO` or `C` may result. This is especially true in an internal combustion engine, or more so in a diesel engine............

`C_6H_14(l) +8O_2(g) rarr 4CO_2(g) + CO+ C+7H_2O(l) + Delta_2`

So what do you think? Are these equations stoichiometrically balanced? Would `Delta_1>Delta_2`? Why or why not?

Answer 2

water and carbon dioxide

Explanation:

The general formula for combustion is

`C_xH_y + O_2 => ?H_2O + ?CO_2`

The coefficients for the water and carbon dioxide depend on the identity of the hydrocarbon.