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<onlyinclude>'''Decane''' is | [[File:Decane-3D-balls-B.png|thumb|300px|right|Figure 1. Ball and stick model of decane, the white is [[hydrogen]] and the black is [[carbon]].<ref>"Decane-3D-balls-B" Derivative of File:Butane-3D-balls.png, itself a derivative of File:Propan-1-ol-3D-balls.png.. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Decane-3D-balls-B.png#mediaviewer/File:Decane-3D-balls-B.png</ref>]] | ||
<onlyinclude>'''Decane''' is an [[alkane]] with the chemical formula C<sub>10</sub>H<sub>22</sub>. As a type of [[hydrocarbon]], it can undergo [[hydrocarbon combustion]] which gives off heat energy. Decane is a colourless liquid with a strong odour.</onlyinclude><ref> National Center for Biotechnology Information. (2015). ''Decane - Compound Summary''[Online]. Available: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/decane#section=3D-Conformer [February 16, 2015]. </ref> This [[organic molecule]] is a major component of [[diesel]] fuel and is also used in paint manufacturing as a hydrocarbon [[solvent]]. | |||
==Properties== | |||
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==Combustion Reaction== | |||
Like all hydrocarbons, decane undergoes [[hydrocarbon combustion]] when used as a fuel. The balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of decane is: | |||
<center> 2 C<sub>10</sub>H<sub>22</sub> + 31 O<sub>2</sub> → 20 CO<sub>2</sub> + 22 H<sub>2</sub>O + Heat Energy ([[Enthalpy]]) </center> | |||
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. | |||
==For Further Reading== | |||
*[[Chemical energy]] | |||
*[[Chemical bond]] | |||
*[[Combustion]] | |||
*[[Primary energy]] | |||
*[[Energy conversion technology]] | |||
*Or explore a [[Special:Random|random page]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:10, 31 January 2020
Decane is an alkane with the chemical formula C10H22. As a type of hydrocarbon, it can undergo hydrocarbon combustion which gives off heat energy. Decane is a colourless liquid with a strong odour.[2] This organic molecule is a major component of diesel fuel and is also used in paint manufacturing as a hydrocarbon solvent.
Properties
Below is a table of some of the basic properties of decane.
| Chemical formula | C10H22 |
| Molar mass | 142.3 grams/mole |
| Energy density | 44.2 MJ/kg [3] |
| Melting Point | -30oC[4] |
| Boiling Point | 174oC[4] |
Combustion Reaction
Like all hydrocarbons, decane undergoes hydrocarbon combustion when used as a fuel. The balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of decane is:
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.
For Further Reading
- Chemical energy
- Chemical bond
- Combustion
- Primary energy
- Energy conversion technology
- Or explore a random page
References
- ↑ "Decane-3D-balls-B" Derivative of File:Butane-3D-balls.png, itself a derivative of File:Propan-1-ol-3D-balls.png.. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Decane-3D-balls-B.png#mediaviewer/File:Decane-3D-balls-B.png
- ↑ National Center for Biotechnology Information. (2015). Decane - Compound Summary[Online]. Available: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/decane#section=3D-Conformer [February 16, 2015].
- ↑ Glenn Elert. (2015). The Physics Hypertextbook - Chemical Potential Energy [Online]. Available: http://physics.info/energy-chemical/ [February 16, 2015].
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Charles E. Ophardt. (2003). Virtual Chembook - Hydrocarbon Boiling Points [Online]. Available: http://www.elmhurst.edu/~chm/vchembook/501hcboilingpts.html [February 16,2015].
