Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The balanced chemical equation has to be written for the combustion reaction of propane
Concept introduction:
Balancing reaction:
Balanced reaction is a
Steps in balancing the information
Step 1: Write the unbalanced equation
Step 2: Find the coefficient to balance the equation.
The coefficient should be reduced to the smallest whole number.
Combustion reaction:
Combustion is an exothermic reaction between a fuel (the reductant) and an oxidant. Oxidant is usually atmospheric oxygen.
Generally organic molecule undergoes combustion reaction which produces carbon dioxide and water molecule.
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