When a piece of paper burns, smoke and ash are produced whats the reaction?
1 Answer
Mar 23, 2018
See Below.
Explanation:
A piece of paper contains Cellulose, which is a polymer of glucose
So, While a paper burns,
The cellulose, being a hydrocarbon, burns in the presence of oxygen and produces Carbon Dioxide and Water vapour, with some unburnt carbon particles emerging from the cellulose, which causes the smoke.
But, Speaking of the Ash, I don't have the exact idea what it is made of, but I think it has other materials that bamboo fibres may pick up (Papers are usually made up of bamboo fibres.)
Hope this helps.