Write a word and balanced chemical equation for a burning candle.

Question

I know that the paraffin in the candle has the formula C20H42 , but I don't know what else to do...

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

what is the balanced equasion

Answer 3

hi can you write the whole .meaning for the words

Answer 4

CxHy +z O2 -----> x CO2 + y/2 H2O

Answer 5

thanks