Question

Is this equation balanced 3 C2H5OH+1CO2+2H2O

Answer 1

The equation is not balanced

Step-by-step explanation:

• A balanced chemical equation contains equal number of atoms of each element on either side of the equation.
• The equation above is not balanced as the number of atoms of each element are not equal on both sides of the equation.
• The equation shows the combustion of ethanol, therefore, the balanced equation will be;

C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O

• When an equation is balanced it obeys the law of conservation of mass.