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Write the unbalanced chemical

equation for the following reaction:
butane (C4H10) + oxygen gas yields
carbon dioxide + water

Write the unbalanced chemical equation for the following reaction: butane (C4H10) + oxygen-example-1
User Kensuke
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Answer:

C₄H₁₀ + O₂ --> CO₂ + H₂O

Step-by-step explanation:

The other reactant is stated below the reaction, which is oxygen.

Oxygen is a diatomic element meaning there are usually 2 bonded oxygens. O is incorrect since oxygen is never found as a single atom.

The products are stated below the question. The products are:

- Carbon dioxide

- Water

The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO₂

The chemical formula for water is H₂O

Both of the above formulas are very common and are widely known.

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