1) Write the chemical equation.
[tex]C_{12}H_{24}O_2+O_2\rightarrow CO_2+H_2O[/tex]List the elements in the reaction.
Reactants
C: 12
H: 24
O: 4
Products
C: 1
H: 2
O: 3
2) Balance C.
[tex]C_{12}H_{24}O_2+O_2\rightarrow12CO_2+H_2O[/tex]List the elements in the reaction.
Reactants
C: 12
H: 24
O: 4
Products
C: 12
H: 2
O: 25
3) Balance H.
[tex]C_{12}H_{24}O_2+O_2\rightarrow12CO_2+12H_2O[/tex]List the elements in the reaction.
Reactants
C: 12
H: 24
O: 4
Products
C: 12
H: 24
O: 36
4) Balance O.
[tex]C_{12}H_{24}O_2+17O_2\rightarrow12CO_2+12H_2O[/tex]List the elements in the reaction.
Reactants
C: 12
H: 24
O: 36
Products
C: 12
H: 24
O: 36
5) Balanced chemical equation.
[tex]C_{12}H_{24}O_2+17O_2\rightarrow12CO_2+12H_2O[/tex]