answer in 8to10 lines
2006-06-30 03:25:43 · 6 answers · asked by Pradnya P 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
When oxygen and hydrocarbons come in contact with each other the hydrocarbons will influentially expand while the oxygen combusts to form the outer layer of the surrounding area. When this happens the movement of hydrocarbons will force any remaining molecules to chemically change. This will release radiation which is part of the visible light spectrum creating a fireball that threatens to engulf earth
2006-06-30 03:48:33 · answer #1 · answered by golfballer 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Oxygen combined wit hydrocarbons is a source of fuel. Mixtures of hydrocarbons like gasoline or diesel fuel are burned in the presence of oxygen to produce energy. The oxygen in the air reacts with the hydrocarbons to form CO2 and H20.
2006-06-30 10:36:41 · answer #2 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mix a hydrocarbon gas/vapor with oxygen, nothing will happen.
However, if you then add a spark or flame (which provides the activation energy needed for the reaction to proceed), you will wind up with a fire or an explosion as the hydrocarbon combusts (burns), changing into water and carbon dioxide.
2006-06-30 10:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxygen is a oxidiger . When O2 reacts with hydrocarbons water &carbon-di-oxide are formed.
2006-06-30 10:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by Sayom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not guna answer in 8 to ten lines but ill tell u wat i kno.
when oxygen reacts with a hydrocarbon, it becomes either an alcohol or ethanol or a keytone. depending on its position on the parent chain.
2006-06-30 10:36:46 · answer #5 · answered by rockSTAR ! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uh without a spark they'll just sit there looking at each other. once you have a spark you get compustion which produces CO2 and H2O.
2006-06-30 10:43:42 · answer #6 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋