Asked by Susan
Write a word and balanced chemical equation for a burning candle.
I know that the paraffin in the candle has the formula C20H42 , but I don't know what else to do...
I know that the paraffin in the candle has the formula C20H42 , but I don't know what else to do...
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Answered by
DrBob222
You are oxidizing (burning) the wax. The C is oxidized to CO2 and the H is oxidized to H2O.
C20H42 + O2 ==> CO2 + H2O.
I'll leave it for you to balance.
The word equation is
paraffin wax added to oxygen yields carbon dioxide plus water.
C20H42 + O2 ==> CO2 + H2O.
I'll leave it for you to balance.
The word equation is
paraffin wax added to oxygen yields carbon dioxide plus water.
Answered by
milla
what is the balanced equasion
Answered by
kimberly
hi can you write the whole .meaning for the words
Answered by
Ashi
CxHy +z O2 -----> x CO2 + y/2 H2O
Answered by
sash
thanks
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