# Propane (C₃H₈) is a hydrocarbon used as a fuel in camping stoves. Explain why propane is described as a hydrocarbon and describe what happens when propane burns completely in a plentiful supply of air.

> Eduqas GCSE Chemistry — 2.6 Carbon chemistry / organic chemistry · Explain and Describe · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. A hydrocarbon contains hydrogen and carbon only
2. Propane reacts with oxygen (from the air)
3. Carbon dioxide is produced
4. Water is produced

## Key terms

- [hydrocarbon](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/hydrocarbon)

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