Question

Propane can be turned into hydrogen by the two-step reforming process. In the first step, propane and water react to form carbon monoxide and hydrogen: (g)(g)(g)(g) In the second step, carbon monoxide and water react to form hydrogen and carbon dioxide: (g)(g)(g)(g) Write the net chemical equation for the production of hydrogen from propane and water. Be sure your equation is balanced.

Answer 1

Answer:

C₃H₈(g) + 6 H₂O(g) ⇒ + 10 H₂(g) + 3 CO₂(g)

Explanation:

Propane can be turned into hydrogen by the two-step reforming process.

In the first step, propane and water react to form carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The balanced chemical equation is:

C₃H₈(g) + 3 H₂O(g) ⇒ 3 CO(g) + 7 H₂(g)

In the second step, carbon monoxide and water react to form hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The balanced chemical equation is:

CO(g) + H₂O(g) ⇒ H₂(g) + CO₂(g)

In order to get the net chemical equation for the overall process, we have to multiply the second step by 3 and add it to the first step. Then, we cancel what is repeated.

C₃H₈(g) + 3 H₂O(g) + 3 CO(g) + 3 H₂O(g) ⇒ 3 CO(g) + 7 H₂(g) + 3 H₂(g) + 3 CO₂(g)

C₃H₈(g) + 6 H₂O(g) ⇒ + 10 H₂(g) + 3 CO₂(g)