Question

The following chemical equation is a balanced equation true or false


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

Answer 1

Answer:

False

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 .