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CHEMISTRY COURSE WORK: COMBUESTION OF ALCOHOLS AIM: My main aim in this assignment is to investigate the combustion of at least five alcohols: Ethanol Propan-1-ol Butan-1-ol Pentan-1-ol Hexan-1-ol In this investigation we will also concentrate on how much energy is exerted when burning these alcohols we will also compare the Molar Heat of Combustion. Alcohols are also known as "A series of organic homologous compounds with a general formula 'Cn H2n + 1 OH' " Alcohols also burn in air where they react with Oxygen (O) to form the products of Water (H20) and Carbon Dioxide (Co2). "Cn H2n + 1OH + (n+n/2)-1O2 ? nH2O + nCO2" The reaction that takes place when alcohols are burnt is 'Exothermic' as heat is being given out; also the Reactant energy is higher than that of the Product. APPARATUS: Copper Can, (Calorimeter) Spirit Burner, Stand, Boss and Clamp with Wide Jaws, Measuring Cylinder (100 cm3), Thermometer (-100c to +1100c), Balance, Spirits: Ethanol, Propan-1-ol, Butan-1-ol, Pentan-1-ol, Hexan-1-ol, 100 cm3 of Water...

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