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basmoq · 08-03-2004, 09:10 PM

Oh contrare, it is actually a combustion reaction, what is happening is propane, C3H8 + O2 combining to form CO2 and H20. If you would like a (much) more detailed explanation of the reaction, PM me, I'm a pre-med student and have a TON of chem under my belt. As for the problem at hand, there is less pressure, therefore less oxygen, and finally, less combustion (this is assuming that there is a significant difference in partial pressures of oxygen between the aforementioned altitudes.) Anyway, I vote for the briquetes being the difference, or the move may have jostled the pressure regulator on your tank.

man my spelling sucks at midnight

08-03-2004, 09:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
basmoq It's a girly girl! Location: OH, USA	Oh contrare, it is actually a combustion reaction, what is happening is propane, C3H8 + O2 combining to form CO2 and H20. If you would like a (much) more detailed explanation of the reaction, PM me, I'm a pre-med student and have a TON of chem under my belt. As for the problem at hand, there is less pressure, therefore less oxygen, and finally, less combustion (this is assuming that there is a significant difference in partial pressures of oxygen between the aforementioned altitudes.) Anyway, I vote for the briquetes being the difference, or the move may have jostled the pressure regulator on your tank. man my spelling sucks at midnight __________________ "There's someone out there for everyone - even if you need a pickaxe, a compass, and night goggles to find them." Last edited by basmoq; 08-03-2004 at 09:24 PM..