CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3

Balanced chemical equation for this

C5H12 + 8O2 --> 5CO2 + 6H2O

Explanation:

Complete question

Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the combustion of CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3

Solution

The given compound is pentane

C5H12

The empirical equation representing combustion of pentane is

C5H12 + O2 --> CO2 + H2O

We will first balance the carbon atoms

C5H12 + O2 --> 5CO2 + H2O

Now we will balance the Hydrogen molecule

C5H12 + O2 --> 5CO2 + 6H2O

Now we will balance the oxygen molecule

C5H12 + 8O2 --> 5CO2 + 6H2O

every chemical equation adheres to the law of conservation of mass, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed. therefore, there must be the same number of atoms of each element on each side of a chemical equation.