Question

Example 4. Balance the equation below in which methane reacts with oxygen in the atmosphere to release heat and the atoms recombine to form carbon dioxide and water vapour. CH4 + O2------>CO2 + H2O 1 10​

Answer 1

Answer:

CH4+O2---->CO2 + H2O unbalance

C=1. C=1

H=4. H=2x2

O=2x2. O=2 +(1 x2)

CH4+2O2----->CO2 +2H2O. Balanced

Answer 2

Answer:

CH4 + 2O2 ----> CO2 + 2H2O