Can I get ethyne from ethane like this on a highschool test?

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Start date Apr 6, 2015
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In summary, it is possible to obtain ethyne from ethane in a high school laboratory setting through a process called cracking. This process involves heating ethane to high temperatures in the presence of a catalyst. Ethyne is important in chemistry because it can be used to produce other important chemicals and is also used in welding and cutting processes. While ethyne can be produced in large quantities from ethane through industrial processes, it is an endothermic reaction that requires specialized equipment and safety measures.

Apr 6, 2015

susankhanoom

Please post this type of questions in HW section using the template.

c2h6 = c2h4 + h2
c2h4 = c2h2 + h2

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Apr 7, 2015

Borek

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Only if you can explain in what conditions these reactions will take place.

Just because the reaction equation can be written and balanced doesn't mean it takes place (although the reverse - if it not possible to write balanced reaction it doesn't go - holds).

1. Can ethyne be obtained from ethane in a high school laboratory setting?

Yes, it is possible to obtain ethyne from ethane in a high school laboratory setting. However, it requires specialized equipment and careful handling of the chemicals, so it is important to have a trained teacher or professional supervising the experiment.

2. What is the process for obtaining ethyne from ethane?

The process for obtaining ethyne from ethane is called cracking and involves heating ethane to high temperatures in the presence of a catalyst, such as platinum or nickel. This breaks down the chemical bonds in ethane and forms ethyne and other byproducts.

3. Why is ethyne important in chemistry?

Ethyne, also known as acetylene, is important in chemistry because it is a versatile chemical compound that can be used to produce other important chemicals, such as plastics, solvents, and synthetic fibers. It is also used in welding and cutting processes.

4. Can ethyne be produced in large quantities from ethane?

Yes, ethyne can be produced in large quantities from ethane through industrial processes. However, these processes require specialized equipment and safety measures to handle the highly flammable and explosive nature of ethyne.

5. Is the conversion of ethane to ethyne an endothermic or exothermic reaction?

The conversion of ethane to ethyne is an endothermic reaction, meaning it requires energy in the form of heat to occur. This is because breaking the chemical bonds in ethane requires more energy than is released when forming the bonds in ethyne.