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How to Balance:

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

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

Balancing Strategies: It seems like it will be easy to balance this equation initially but it gets more complicated quickly.

Probably best to give it a try and then watch the video if you get stuck.

For a complete explanation, watch:

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).
Never change the subscripts (the small numbers after elements).