Question

What is the coefficient for `O_2` when the equation for the combustion of `C_5H_12` to `CO_2` and `H_2O` is balanced?

Answer 1

`C_5H_(12(l)) + 8O_(2(g)) rarr 5CO_(2(g)) + 6H_2O_((g))`

Explanation:

Is the equation above balanced? How do you know? Hexanes (`C_6H_14`) is also a common fuel. How would you represent its combustion? How is energy transferred in the above reaction?