In order for this equation to be balanced, how many atoms of oxygen must be present on both sides of the equation.
C5H12+ 8 O2 -->5 Co2 + 6 H2O
2006-10-02 10:09:31 · 3 answers · asked by cetinnovations 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
the equation is correct, there are:
16 oxygens on both sides
8 * 2 for left
5*2 + 6*1 for right
hope this helps
2006-10-02 10:12:17 · answer #1 · answered by prof. Jack 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This equation is balanced as written. There are 16 atoms of oxygen on each side. Note, 8O2 is 8*2 = 16 atoms, and 5CO2 + 6H2O is 5*2 + 6*1 = 10 + 6 = 16 atoms.
2006-10-02 17:12:21 · answer #2 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both sides must have the same number of atoms of EVERY kind. The trick is to make the CHARGES balance. I assume C5H12 is some kind of sugar and doesn't have a charge. O2 is probably a 2-. CO2 is 1- and H2O is neutral. So you are way off dude!
2006-10-02 17:16:26 · answer #3 · answered by mindjob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋