Question

what is the proper formulanGaseous Butane (C4H10) that reacts with Gaseous Oxygen (O2) in a combustion reaction to form Carbon dioxide Gas and Gaseous Water (Dihydrogen monoxide).

Answer 1

2C₄H₁₀(g) + 13O₂(g) —> 8CO₂(g) + 10H₂O(g)

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced equation for the reaction between butane and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water can be written as follow:

C₄H₁₀ + O₂ —> CO₂ + H₂O

Next, we shall balanced the equation. This is illustrated below:

C₄H₁₀ + O₂ —> CO₂ + H₂O

There are 4 atoms of C on the left side and 1 atom on the right side. It can be balance by writing 4 before CO₂ as shown below:

C₄H₁₀ + O₂ —> 4CO₂ + H₂O

There are 10 atoms of H on the left side and 2 atoms on the right side. It can be balance by writing 5 before H₂O as shown below:

C₄H₁₀ + O₂ —> 4CO₂ + 5H₂O

There are 2 atoms of O on the left side and a total of 13 atoms on the right side. It can be balance by writing 13/2 before O₂ as shown below:

C₄H₁₀ + 13/2O₂ —> 4CO₂ + 5H₂O

Multiply through by 2 to express in whole number ratio.

2C₄H₁₀(g) + 13O₂(g) —> 8CO₂(g) + 10H₂O(g)

Thus, the equation is balanced.