Balancing C25H52 + O2 → CO2 + H2O

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How to Balance:

C25H52 + O2 → CO2 + H2O

Word equation: Wax + Oxygen gas → Carbon dioxide + Water

Type of Chemical Reaction: For this reaction we have a combustion reaction.

Balancing Strategies: This is the equation for the combustion of wax. It looks complicated because of the large numbers but actually isn't too difficult.

When you start, sure to count the all of the oxygen atoms on the product side of the equation. There are a total of three in the (in the CO2 and H2O).






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When balancing chemical equations our goal is to have the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation.

Only change the coefficients (these are the numbers in front substances).
Coefficients are the numbers in front of the molecule.
Never change the subscripts (the small numbers after elements).
Coefficients are the numbers in front of the molecule.

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