Question

In two or more complete sentences, explain how to balance the combustion equation:

___C5H12 + ___O2 ⟶ ___CO2 + ___H2O

Answer 1

Answer:

To complete this equation your answer would be : C5H12 + 8O2 —-> 5CO2 + 6H2O

Explanation:

I’m literally doing the exact same problem right now so I just knew the answer

Answer 2

Answer:

C5H12+8O2⇄5CO2+6H2O

Explanation:

to balance a combustion reaction carbon should be balanced first,then hydrogen followed by oxygen.(it should always be balanced in this order C⇒H⇒O)

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