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	[[File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png\|thumbnail\|right\|200px\|Figure 1. Space-filling model of a propane molecule. The black spheres represent carbon and the white spheres represent hydrogen<ref>Ben Mills. (2014, Dec. 12). ''Propane-3D-vdW-B'' [Online]. Available: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png#mediaviewer/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png</ref>]]		[[File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png\|thumbnail\|right\|200px\|Figure 1. Space-filling model of a propane molecule. The black spheres represent carbon and the white spheres represent hydrogen<ref>Ben Mills. (2014, Dec. 12). ''Propane-3D-vdW-B'' [Online]. Available: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png#mediaviewer/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png</ref>]]
	<onlyinclude>'''Propane''' is an [[alkane]] with the chemical formula C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>. As a type of [[hydrocarbon]], it can undergo [[hydrocarbon combustion]], which gives off [[heat]]. Propane is one of the [[hydrocarbon]] components of raw [[natural gas]], which is a type of [[fossil fuel]].</onlyinclude><ref>“NATURAL GAS FAQs,” Pacific Northern Gas RSS. [Online]. Available: http://www.png.ca/natural-gas-faqs/. [Accessed: 24-May-2017]</ref> Propane is usually removed from natural gas before being shipped to customers, but is also sold separately as a [[fuel]] on its own.		<onlyinclude>'''Propane''' is an [[alkane]] with the chemical formula C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>. As a type of [[hydrocarbon]], it can undergo [[hydrocarbon combustion]], which gives off [[heat]]. Propane is one of the [[hydrocarbon]] components of raw [[natural gas]], which is a type of [[fossil fuel]].</onlyinclude><ref>“NATURAL GAS FAQs,” Pacific Northern Gas RSS. [Online]. Available: http://www.png.ca/natural-gas-faqs/. [Accessed: 24-May-2017]</ref> Propane is usually removed from natural gas before being shipped to customers, but is also sold separately as a [[fuel]] on its own.

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	[[File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png\|thumbnail\|right\|200px\|Figure 1. Space-filling model of a propane molecule. The black spheres represent carbon and the white spheres represent hydrogen<ref>Ben Mills. (2014, Dec. 12). ''Propane-3D-vdW-B'' [Online]. Available: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png#mediaviewer/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png</ref>]]		[[File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png\|thumbnail\|right\|200px\|Figure 1. Space-filling model of a propane molecule. The black spheres represent carbon and the white spheres represent hydrogen<ref>Ben Mills. (2014, Dec. 12). ''Propane-3D-vdW-B'' [Online]. Available: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png#mediaviewer/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png</ref>]]
	<onlyinclude>'''Propane''' is an [[alkane]] with the chemical formula C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>. As a type of [[hydrocarbon]], it can undergo [[hydrocarbon combustion]], which gives off [[heat]]. Propane is one of the [[hydrocarbon]] components of raw [[natural gas]], which is a type of [[fossil fuel]].</onlyinclude><ref>“NATURAL GAS FAQs,” Pacific Northern Gas RSS. [Online]. Available: http://www.png.ca/natural-gas-faqs/. [Accessed: 24-May-2017]</ref> Propane is usually removed from natural gas before being shipped to customers, but is also sold separately as a [[fuel]] on its own.		<onlyinclude>'''Propane''' is an [[alkane]] with the chemical formula C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>. As a type of [[hydrocarbon]], it can undergo [[hydrocarbon combustion]], which gives off [[heat]]. Propane is one of the [[hydrocarbon]] components of raw [[natural gas]], which is a type of [[fossil fuel]].</onlyinclude><ref>“NATURAL GAS FAQs,” Pacific Northern Gas RSS. [Online]. Available: http://www.png.ca/natural-gas-faqs/. [Accessed: 24-May-2017]</ref> Propane is usually removed from natural gas before being shipped to customers, but is also sold separately as a [[fuel]] on its own.

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	[[File:Propane tank.jpg\|thumbnail\|200px\|Figure 2. A standard propane storage tank.<ref>''Personal photo submitted by a member of the Energy Education team.''</ref>]]		[[File:Propane tank.jpg\|thumbnail\|200px\|Figure 2. A standard propane storage tank.<ref>''Personal photo submitted by a member of the Energy Education team.''</ref>]]

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	Propane is normally in a [[gas]]eous state during consumption. However, it is normally stored as a [[liquefied propane gas]] in tanks such as the one shown in Figure 2.		Propane is normally in a [[gas]]eous state during consumption. However, it is normally stored as a [[liquefied propane gas]] in tanks such as the one shown in Figure 2.
	Propane has one of the highest [[energy density\|energy densities]] (50.3 MJ/kg) of any hydrocarbon, second only to [[methane]].<ref name=chemical/>		Propane has one of the highest [[energy density\|energy densities]] (50.3 MJ/kg) of any hydrocarbon, second only to [[methane]].<ref name=chemical/>

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	Propane is a hydrocarbon commonly used in domestic settings. It is normally seen in appliances such as [[barbecue]]s, patio [[heater]]s, and [[camping stove]]s.		Propane is a hydrocarbon commonly used in domestic settings. It is normally seen in appliances such as [[barbecue]]s, patio [[heater]]s, and [[camping stove]]s.

	==Properties== ~~<!--T:5-->~~		==Properties==

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	Below is a table of some of the basic properties of propane.		Below is a table of some of the basic properties of propane.

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	==Combustion Reaction== ~~<!--T:8-->~~		==Combustion Reaction==

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	Propane releases its [[chemical energy]] by undergoing [[hydrocarbon combustion]]. Below is a [[hydrocarbon combustion]] animation showing the net reaction that occurs when propane combines with [[oxygen]].		Propane releases its [[chemical energy]] by undergoing [[hydrocarbon combustion]]. Below is a [[hydrocarbon combustion]] animation showing the net reaction that occurs when propane combines with [[oxygen]].

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	<center> C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub> + 5O<sub>2</sub> → 3CO<sub>2</sub> + 4H<sub>2</sub>O + Heat Energy ([[Enthalpy]]) </center>		<center> C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub> + 5O<sub>2</sub> → 3CO<sub>2</sub> + 4H<sub>2</sub>O + Heat Energy ([[Enthalpy]]) </center>

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	<html><iframe src='https://energyeducation.ca/simulations/combustion/combustion_propane.html' width='900px' height='330px' style='border:none;position:relative;left:-35px'></iframe></html>		<html><iframe src='https://energyeducation.ca/simulations/combustion/combustion_propane.html' width='900px' height='330px' style='border:none;position:relative;left:-35px'></iframe></html>

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	The [[hydrocarbon combustion]] reaction releases heat [[energy]] and is an example of an [[exothermic reaction]]. The reaction also has a negative [[enthalpy]] change (ΔH) value.		The [[hydrocarbon combustion]] reaction releases heat [[energy]] and is an example of an [[exothermic reaction]]. The reaction also has a negative [[enthalpy]] change (ΔH) value.

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			[[File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png\|thumbnail\|right\|200px\|Figure 1. Space-filling model of a propane molecule. The black spheres represent carbon and the white spheres represent hydrogen<ref>Ben Mills. (2014, Dec. 12). ''Propane-3D-vdW-B'' [Online]. Available: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png#mediaviewer/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png</ref>]]
			<onlyinclude>'''Propane''' is an [[alkane]] with the chemical formula C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>. As a type of [[hydrocarbon]], it can undergo [[hydrocarbon combustion]], which gives off [[heat]]. Propane is one of the [[hydrocarbon]] components of raw [[natural gas]], which is a type of [[fossil fuel]].</onlyinclude><ref>“NATURAL GAS FAQs,” Pacific Northern Gas RSS. [Online]. Available: http://www.png.ca/natural-gas-faqs/. [Accessed: 24-May-2017]</ref> Propane is usually removed from natural gas before being shipped to customers, but is also sold separately as a [[fuel]] on its own.

	<~~onlyinclude~~>'''Propane''' is a [[hydrocarbon]] with the chemical formula C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>.</onlyinclude> When propane is used and burned, it is in its [[gas]]eous state, but propane is often stored in tanks such as the one shown in the image to the right as a [[liquefied petroleum gas]]. It has the highest [[energy density]] of any hydrocarbon apart from [[methane]].<ref name=chemical/> Propane is a hydrocarbon frequently used in domestic settings, seen in appliances such as barbecues, patio heaters, and camping stoves.		<!--T:2-->
	[[File:Propane~~-3D-vdW-B~~.~~png~~\|thumbnail\|~~right~~\|Figure 2. ~~Chemical model of a~~ propane ~~molecule~~<ref>~~Ben Mills. (2014, Dec. 12).~~ ''~~Propane-3D-vdW-B~~'' ~~[Online]. Available: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png#mediaviewer/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png~~</ref>]]		[[File:Propane tank.jpg\|thumbnail\|200px\|Figure 2. A standard propane storage tank.<ref>''Personal photo submitted by a member of the Energy Education team.''</ref>]]

	Propane ~~releases its~~ [[~~chemical~~ energy]] ~~by undergoing~~ [[~~combustion~~]]. ~~To see~~ a ~~simulation which shows how propane combines with~~ [[~~oxygen~~]], ~~see the simulation at the bottom of the page~~.		<!--T:3-->
	==Properties==		Propane is normally in a [[gas]]eous state during consumption. However, it is normally stored as a [[liquefied propane gas]] in tanks such as the one shown in Figure 2.
			Propane has one of the highest [[energy density\|energy densities]] (50.3 MJ/kg) of any hydrocarbon, second only to [[methane]].<ref name=chemical/>

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			Propane is a hydrocarbon commonly used in domestic settings. It is normally seen in appliances such as [[barbecue]]s, patio [[heater]]s, and [[camping stove]]s.

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	Below is a table of some of the basic properties of propane.		Below is a table of some of the basic properties of propane.

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	\| Chemical formula \|\| C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>		\| Chemical formula \|\| C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>
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	\| ~~Atomic mass~~ \|\| 44.1 [[kilogram\|gram]]s/[[mole]]		\| Molecular Mass \|\| 44.1 [[kilogram\|gram]]s/[[mole]]
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	\| Energy density \|\| 50.3 MJ/kg<ref name=chemical>(2014, Jul. 1). ''Chemical Potential Energy'' [Online]. Available: http://physics.info/energy-chemical/</ref>		\| Energy density \|\| 50.3 MJ/kg<ref name=chemical>(2014, Jul. 1). ''Chemical Potential Energy'' [Online]. Available: http://physics.info/energy-chemical/</ref>
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	Propane ~~is used as a combustible fuel~~. Below is an animation showing the net reaction that occurs ~~during the~~ [[~~hydrocarbon combustion~~]] ~~of propane~~.
	<html><iframe src='~~http~~://energyeducation.ca/simulations/combustion/combustion_propane.html' width='900px' height='330px' style='border:none;position:relative;left:-35px'></iframe></html>		<!--T:9-->
			Propane releases its [[chemical energy]] by undergoing [[hydrocarbon combustion]]. Below is a [[hydrocarbon combustion]] animation showing the net reaction that occurs when propane combines with [[oxygen]].

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			<center> C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub> + 5O<sub>2</sub> → 3CO<sub>2</sub> + 4H<sub>2</sub>O + Heat Energy ([[Enthalpy]]) </center>

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			<html><iframe src='https://energyeducation.ca/simulations/combustion/combustion_propane.html' width='900px' height='330px' style='border:none;position:relative;left:-35px'></iframe></html>

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			The [[hydrocarbon combustion]] reaction releases heat [[energy]] and is an example of an [[exothermic reaction]]. The reaction also has a negative [[enthalpy]] change (ΔH) value.

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[[File:Propane tank.jpg|thumbnail|Figure 1. A standard propane storage tank]]

<onlyinclude>'''Propane''' is a [[hydrocarbon]] with the chemical formula C3H8.</onlyinclude> When propane is used and burned, it is in its [[gas]]eous state, but propane is often stored in tanks such as the one shown in the image to the right as a [[liquefied petroleum gas]]. It has the highest [[energy density]] of any hydrocarbon apart from [[methane]].<ref name=chemical/> Propane is a hydrocarbon frequently used in domestic settings, seen in appliances such as barbecues, patio heaters, and camping stoves.
[[File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png|thumbnail|right|Figure 2. Chemical model of a propane molecule<ref>Ben Mills. (2014, Dec. 12). ''Propane-3D-vdW-B'' [Online]. Available: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png#mediaviewer/File:Propane-3D-vdW-B.png</ref>]]

Propane releases its [[chemical energy]] by undergoing [[combustion]]. To see a simulation which shows how propane combines with [[oxygen]], see the simulation at the bottom of the page.
==Properties==
Below is a table of some of the basic properties of propane.
{| class="wikitable"
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| Chemical formula || C3H8
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| Atomic mass || 44.1 [[kilogram|gram]]s/[[mole]]
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| Energy density || 50.3 MJ/kg<ref name=chemical>(2014, Jul. 1). ''Chemical Potential Energy'' [Online]. Available: http://physics.info/energy-chemical/</ref>
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| Melting Point || -190oC<ref name=melting>(2015, Jan. 29). ''Boiling Points and Structures of Hydrocarbons'' [Online]. Available: [http://www.elmhurst.edu/~chm/vchembook/501hcboilingpts.html</ref>
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| Boiling Point || -42oC<ref name=melting></ref>
|}

==Combustion Animation==
Propane is used as a combustible fuel. Below is an animation showing the net reaction that occurs during the [[hydrocarbon combustion]] of propane.
<html><iframe src='http://energyeducation.ca/simulations/combustion/combustion_propane.html' width='900px' height='330px' style='border:none;position:relative;left:-35px'></iframe></html>
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