The gas which is burning is propane, C3H8(g). (i) Using correct scientific terminology, DESCRIBE and EXPLAIN what you see in the video. (ii) Write a chemical equation for burning C3H8(g). (iii) What type of chemical reaction is this? ________________________ or ________________________

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The gas which is burning is propane, C3H8(g).
(i) Using correct scientific terminology, DESCRIBE and EXPLAIN what you see in the video.
(ii) Write a chemical equation for burning C3H8(g).
(iii) What type of chemical reaction is this? ________________________ or ________________________

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In a chemical reaction; the substance which involves in conversion is said to be reactant whereas the newly formed substance is called as product. Both reactant and products must be separated by arrow.

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Propane is a hydrocarbon which is composed C and H with 3 C atoms bonded in a straight line and 8 H atoms. The chemical formula of propane is C3H8 and the burning of propane forms carbon dioxide and water.

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