Question

Balance this equation please!!! ASAP

Answer 1

Answer:

C2H4O2 + 2O2 —> 2CO2 + 2H20

The coefficients are 1, 2, 2, 2

Explanation:

C2H4O2 + O2 —> CO2 + H20

To balance the above, do the following

Since there are 2 carbon on the left, put 2 in front of CO2, we have

C2H4O2 + O2 —> 2CO2 + H20

We have 4 hydrogen on the left, to balance it put 2 in front of H2O i.e

C2H4O2 + O2 —> 2CO2 + 2H20

Now, we have a total of 6 oxygen on the right side. To balance it, put 2 in front of O2:

C2H4O2 + 2O2 —> 2CO2 + 2H20

The coefficients are 1, 2, 2, 2