Propane, C3H8, is the fuel of choice in a gas barbecue. When burning, the balanced equation is

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Propane, C3H8, is the fuel of choice in a gas barbecue. When burning, the balanced equation is
C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O
a. What is the limiting reactant in cooking with a gas grill?
b. If the grill will not light and you know that you have an ample flow of propane to the burner, what is the limiting reactant?
c. When using a gas grill you can sometimes turn the gas up to the point at which the flame becomes yellow and smokey. In terms of the chemical reaction, what is happening?
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General Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1439043998

9th edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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