combustionirreversible

Combustion of acetone

C3H6O + 4 O2 -> 3 CO2 + 3 H2O

C3H6O + 4 O2 -> 3 CO2 + 3 H2O

Reactants: C3H6O + O2Products: CO2 + H2O

Conditions: flame

Atom & charge conservation (balancer verification)
ElementReactantsProductsBalanced
C33
H66
O99

Observable changes

Observable changes as per reaction type — gas evolution, precipitate, color change, or temperature change.

Particle interpretation

Particle view: atoms rearrange, bonds break and form, conserving atoms and charge.

Stoichiometry

Stoichiometric ratios from balanced coefficients.

Safety

Do not attempt hazardous preparations without training. Consult SDS and local safety rules.

Compounds in this reaction

Related reactions (combustion)

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