Before we can use this equation for calculations we must first balance it.
What whole number should be placed in the
green box to balance this equation?
2C2H6 + [? ]02 → [ ]CO2 + [ ]H20
Remember, the coefficients should be the
smallest whole numbers possible.

2C₂H₆ +  [7]O₂     →      [4]CO₂ + [6]H₂O

Explanation:

Chemical equation:

C₂H₆ +  O₂     →      CO₂ + H₂O

Balanced chemical equation:

2C₂H₆ +  7O₂     →      4CO₂ + 6H₂O

Step 1:

2C₂H₆ +  O₂     →      CO₂ + H₂O

Left hand side                      Right hand side

C = 4                                     C = 1

H = 12                                    H = 2

O = 2                                     O = 3

Step 2:

2C₂H₆ +  O₂     →      4CO₂ + H₂O

Left hand side                      Right hand side

C = 4                                     C =  4

H = 12                                    H = 2

O = 2                                     O = 9

Step 3:

2C₂H₆ +  O₂     →      4CO₂ + 6H₂O

Left hand side                      Right hand side

C = 4                                     C =  4

H = 12                                    H = 12

O = 2                                     O = 14

Step 4:

2C₂H₆ +  7O₂     →      4CO₂ + 6H₂O

Left hand side                      Right hand side

C = 4                                     C =  4

H = 12                                    H = 12

O = 14                                     O = 14

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