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i need help balancing this chemical equation

C3H8+O2----> CO2+H2O

2007-12-17 07:02:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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C3H8 + 5 O2 >> 3 CO2 + 4 H2O

2007-12-17 07:11:01 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.A 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

First, since you have 3 C on the left, put a 3 in front of the CO2. Since you have 8 H on the left, put a 4 in front of H2O on the right.

That give you 10 O on the right, so put a 5 in front of O2 on the left, and you're finished.

2007-12-17 07:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋