Question

The following chemical equation is a balanced equation true or false

2CH4 + 2O2 --------- 2CO2+2H2O

Answer 1

False

Step-by-step explanation:

2CH₄ + 2O₂ ⟶ 2CO₂ + 2H₂O

Let’s count the atoms on each side of the reaction arrow.

Atom On the left On the right

C 2 2

H 8 4

O 4 6

C is balanced, but there are different numbers of H and O on each side.

The equation is not balanced .