Combustion of Propene

Definition

Combustion of propene refers to the chemical reaction where propene (C3H6) reacts with oxygen (O2) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O), releasing energy in form of heat and light.

Related terms

Exothermic Reaction:

A chemical reaction that releases energy by light or heat. The combustion of propene is an example of this.

Reactants:

The substances present at the beginning of a chemical reaction. In the case of propene combustion, these would be propene and oxygen.

Products:

The substances formed by a chemical reaction. For the combustion of propene, these are carbon dioxide and water.