Question

Balance the reaction of c6h12o6(s)+o2(g)=co2(g)+h2o(l)

Answer 1

6CO2 + 7H2O = C6H12O6 + 6O2 + H2O

Step-by-step explanation:

CO2 + H2O = C6H12O6 + O2 + H2O

Starting carbon atoms,

1C on reactants and 6C on products,

therefore you should start by putting a 6 on CO2

6CO2 + H2O = C6H12O6 + O2 + H2O

Proceed with Hydrogen,

Reactants → 2H

Products → 14H

You should multiply H2O with 7 .

6CO2 + 7H2O = C6H12O6 + O2 + H2O

the we need to proceed for Oxygen,

Reactants → 12 + 7= 19O

Products → 6 O in C6H12O6, 2O in O2 and 1O in H2O

we need to balance the equation without disrupting the balance of other atoms, so we need to Multiply O2 with 6

The required balanced equation is

6CO2 + 7H2O = C6H12O6 + 6O2 + H2O