Combustion/Oxidation of Alkanes & Balancing Reactions | Chemistry Lesson by Vivek Sir | NKC Science

Welcome to this exciting chemistry lesson with Vivek Sir from NKC Science, where we’ll explore the combustion and oxidation of alkanes! 🔥 Learn how alkanes react with oxygen in different conditions, and understand the importance of balancing chemical reactions properly.
Alkanes, also known as saturated hydrocarbons, are essential organic compounds found in various fuels like natural gas, gasoline, and more. In this video, Vivek Sir explains the combustion reaction, where alkanes burn in the presence of oxygen, releasing energy in the form of heat and light. This is one of the fundamental reactions in chemistry and is widely used in everyday life!
What you’ll learn in this video:
1. Combustion of Alkanes:
o The complete combustion of alkanes results in the formation of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).
2. Oxidation of Alkanes:
o The oxidation of alkanes is a key process in many industrial applications, where the alkane molecules are oxidized to produce a variety of compounds like alcohols, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids.
o Vivek Sir covers the oxidation process in detail, showing how oxygen reacts with the alkane to form different products.
3. Balancing the Combustion Reaction:
o One of the most critical skills in chemistry is balancing chemical equations. In this video, Vivek Sir demonstrates step-by-step how to balance the combustion reaction of alkanes.
o Learn how to ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.
Example Reaction:
Let’s take the combustion of methane (CH₄) as an example:
CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O
Vivek Sir explains how to balance this equation by making sure the number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms are balanced. This skill is vital for solving complex reactions in exams or practical chemistry.
Whether you’re a high school student studying organic chemistry or someone looking to understand combustion processes in a more detailed way, this video is perfect for you! Learn the concepts clearly with simple explanations and real-life examples.
✅ Key Takeaways:
• Complete and incomplete combustion of alkanes.
• Oxidation of alkanes and its applications.
• Balancing combustion reactions step by step.
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