Wiki Page, Biology A with Mrs. Mason - Trimester 1: GRADED: Molecular Models for Ethanol Burning

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2021-09-24T12:27:05-07:00

Introduction

There are many different kinds of alcohol. The most common is ethanol, which is the kind of alcohol in alcoholic drinks and in biofuels. Ethanol is a good fuel because it has chemical energy stored in its high energy bonds: C-C and C-H bonds. When ethanol burns, it reacts with Oxygen (O2) in the air to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). Since CO2 and H2O only have low-energy bonds (C-O and H-O), the chemical energy is released as heat and light.

You will use the molecular models to show how this happens.

Directions

1. We are completing this assignment on paper, IN CLASS.

2. If you need an extra copy, download it here: 4.4_Molecular_Models_for_Ethanol_Burning_Worksheet.pdf

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