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Balance the chemical equation : CH₄ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O

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Answer:

balanced equation: CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O

Step-by-step explanation:

Given sample: CH₄ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O

  • The carbon is same, so no need to change.
  • Hydrogen 2 less on left side so putted "2" before H₂O = "2H₂O"
  • so now, there is total 4 oxygen on left side to balance put 2 before right side oxygen like this "2O₂"

changes applied: CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O

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