Physical properties of Ethane and Ethene

Physical Properties Ethane Ethene

Appearance and Smell at Colourless, Odorless
standard temperature and
pressure
Appearance and Smell at Colourless, Slightly sweet
room temperature and smell
pressure
Physical state Gas Gas
Density 1.212 kg/m3
Solubility

(i) Water Very Low

(iii) Organic solvent

Boiling point -88.60C -1040C

Melting point -181.760C -1690C
Table 1: Physical properties of Ethane and Ethene

Comparison between Ethane and Ethene

From Table 1, we can see that Ethane is colourless and odorless gas while
Ethene is ******. Besides, the density of Ethane is 1.212 kg/m 3 while Ethene is ****.
 Chemical Properties of Ethane and Ethene

Chemical
Properties

Ethane Ethene

Undergoes Undergoes

Combustion: Combustion:

The complete combustion of ethane releases
1561 kJ/mol, or 51.9 kJ/g, of heat, and produces
carbon dioxide and water according to the
chemical equation
2 C2H6 + 7 O2 → 4 CO2 + 6 H2O + 1561 kJ/mol
Alkenes, like alkanes, are highly combustible.
Alkenes burn with a luminous flame to give carbon
dioxide and water. The flame becomes luminous
because of the higher carbon content of alkenes
than alkanes. Their combustion reactions are
exothermic.
C2H4 + 3 O2 (g) 2 CO2 + 2 H2O + heat

Also Undergoes

Addition Reaction:
Ni
(i) Addition of hydrogen CH2=CH2 + H2 CH3CH3
0
500 C ethane

(ii)
Physical properties of Ethanol and Ethanoic Acid

Physical Properties Ethanol Ethanoic Acid

Physical state
Density
Solubility
Boiling point
Melting point
Summary