Question

Balance the chemical equation for the combustion of propane (C3H8) in the presence of oxygen (O2) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

Answer 1

To balance the chemical equation for the combustion of propane, follow these steps:1. Write the unbalanced equation:   C3H8 + O2  CO2 + H2O2. Balance the carbon atoms:   C3H8 + O2  3CO2 + H2O3. Balance the hydrogen atoms:   C3H8 + O2  3CO2 + 4H2O4. Balance the oxygen atoms:   C3H8 + 5O2  3CO2 + 4H2OThe balanced chemical equation for the combustion of propane is:C3H8 + 5O2  3CO2 + 4H2O