Chapter 12.8, Problem 12.23P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balance chemical equation for the incomplete combustion of ethane molecule needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

A chemical reaction is the symbolic representation of the conversion of substances to new substances.

  $\begin{array}{l}\text{ A + B }\stackrel{}{\to }\text{ C}\\ \text{Reactant }\stackrel{}{\to }\text{ Product}\end{array}$

In a chemical reaction, the substance which is involved in conversion is said to be reactant, whereas, the newly formed substance is known as a product. Both reactant and products must be separated by an arrow.

Combustion reaction is a type of chemical reaction that is exothermic as it releases large amount of heat. The complete combustion of hydrocarbon forms carbon dioxide and water as the final products.