Question

Propane (c3h8) burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide gas and water vapor. (a) write a balanced equation for this reaction. (use the lowest possible coefficients. include states-of-matter under the given conditions in your answer.)

Answer 1

Balanced chemical reaction: C₃H₈(g) + 5O₂(g) → 3CO₂(g) + 4H₂O(g).
There are same number of atoms of on both side of balanced chemical reaction: ten oxygen atoms, three carbon atoms and eight hydrogen atoms.
Carbon is oxidized and oxygen is reduced in this balanced chemical reaction of combustion of propane.