I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. An atom <span>with no valence electrons is most likely to part of of an ionic bond. This is because valence electrons are the particles that bonds to other atoms and in an ionic bond there is a complete transfer of electrons.</span>
Answer:
OptionA. 2C4H10 + 13O2 —> 8CO2 + 10H20
Explanation:
Butane burns is air (O2) according to the equation:
C4H10 + O2 —> CO2 + H20
Considering the equation, it is evident that it not balanced. Now let us balance the equation as shown below;
There are a total of 4 carbon atoms on the left and 1 carbon atom on the right. It can be balanced by putting 4 in front of CO2 as shown below:
C4H10 + O2 —> 4CO2 + H20
Next, there are 10 hydrogen atoms on the left and 2 hydrogen atoms on the right. Therefore to balance it, put 5 in front of H2O as shown below:
C4H10 + O2 —> 4CO2 + 5H20
Now, there are a total of 13 oxygen atoms on the right and 2 at the left. To balance it, put 13/2 in front of O2
as shown below
C4H10 + 13/2O2 —> 4CO2 + 5H20
Now we multiply through by 2 clear off the fraction and we obtained:
2C4H10 + 13O2 —> 8CO2 + 10H20
