Question
In two or more complete sentences, explain how to balance the combustion equation:
___C5H12 + ___O2 ⟶ ___CO2 + ___H2O
___C5H12 + ___O2 ⟶ ___CO2 + ___H2O
Asked by: USER9948
135 Viewed
135 Answers
Answer (135)
1. Pick the most complicated-looking formula (C_5H_12) and balance its atoms (C and H).
This gives
1C_5H_12 + ___O_2 → 5CO_2 + 6H_2O
2. Balance the remaining atoms (O).
This gives
1C_5H_12 + 8O_2 → 5CO_2 + 6H_2O