Is there an equation? I can't help if there's no equation involved.
It is energetically favorable for all atoms to have a complete outer
electron shell. Loosely, the atoms on the left hand side of the periodic
table only have a few extra electrons in their outer shell so it is
energetically favorable for them to lose them. The atoms on the right
hand side of the periodic table almost have enough electrons in their
outer shell and so they have a tendency to gain them.
Once electrons have left an electron shell, an atom will have a positive
charge because it has more protons (positive charges) than electrons
(negative charges). Similarly, an electron which has gained electrons to
complete its outer shell will have a negative charge because it now has
more electrons (negative charge) than protons (positive charge).
Answer:
The answer to your question is: CH₄ + 3/2 O₂ ⇒ CO₂ + 2 H₂O
Explanation:
Methane = CH₄
Oxygen = O
Carbon dioxide = CO₂
Water = H₂O
CH₄ + 3/2 O₂ ⇒ CO₂ + 2 H₂O
This is the balanced equation
Complex compounds are broken down to simpler substances in catabolic reactions.
These kinds of reactions often occur in biological systems. In living organisms, complex compounds like lipids, proteins and complex sugar like cellulose are broken down into simpler forms. Products of these reactions are simple sugars, amino acids etc. but a certain amount of energy is also produced and stored in energy molecules for future use.
To Tell how much of each reactant will be used in a reaction, we need to find which reactant is the Limiting Reagent.
All the reactants will be consumed in equal amount as that of L.R.
