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Original Question: C₂H₅OH + __O₂ → __CO₂ + __ H₂O
To balance this equation:
⇒ must ensure that there is an equal number of elements on both sides of the equation at all times
Let's start balancing:
⇒ but only so far one on the right side
C₂H₅OH + __O₂ → 2CO₂ + __ H₂O
⇒ but only so far two on the right side
C₂H₅OH + __O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O
⇒ but only so far three on the left side
C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O
Let's check and make sure we got the answer:
C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O
2 Carbon ⇔ 2 Carbon
6 Hydrogen ⇔ 6 Hydrogen
7 Oxygen ⇔ 7 oxygen
Thefore the coefficients in order are:
⇒ 1, 3, 2, 3
Answer: 1,3,2,3
Hope that helps!
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