Arianna M. Please answer by today or tomorrow. 1 Expert Answer This is a combustion reaction. The easiest way to balance combustion reactions is to balance the carbons first, then the hydrogens and finally the oxygens. C8H18 + O2 ==> CO2 + H2O Balancing C first you get: C8H18 + O2 ==> 8CO2 + H2O Balancing H next you get: C8H18 + O2 ==> 8CO2 + 9H2O Finally, balance O to get: C8H18 + 12.5O2 ==> 8CO2 + 9H2O Since you have fractions of O2, simply multiply all coefficients by 2 to get.... 2C8H18 + 25O2 ===> 16CO2 + 18H2O -> Correctly balanced equation
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Write a balanced equation for the following reaction: When carbon monoxide combines with oxygen, carbon dioxide is formed. (Use the lowest possible coefficients. Omit states of matter.) Reactants Products ______+______ ______ Step by Step explanation if you can otherwise it's alright. |