Asked by MV

A compound containg 3 atoms of carbon and 8 atoms of hydrogen is combined in a reaction with oxygen molecules. The two end products of this equation are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water. What element should you look at first in balancing this equation?
Answered by DrBpb222
C3H8 + O2 ==> CO2 + H2O.
In my mind there is no "first" element to look at in balancing. People balance equations different ways. However, in the spirit of the question, I would start with C.
Answered by Vero
Oxigeno