Question

Question 19.4

Write the balanced chemical equation for the following reaction and identify the type of the reaction.

Ethene is burnt in the presence of oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water, and releases heat and light.

Answer 1

Given below is the chemical equation for the given chemical reaction:

${\text{C}}_2{\text{H}}_4\text{(g)}+3{\text{O}}_2\text{(g)}\to 2{\text{CO}}_2\text{(g)}+2{\text{H}}_2\text{O(g)}+\text{Heat}+\text{Light}$

It is a combustion reaction as ethene is reacting with oxygen to give carbon dioxide, water, heat, and light.