Write a balanced equation for the combustion reaction that occurs between propane and oxygen.

Explanation:

The reaction between propane and oxygen is a combustion process for an hydrocarbon.

The formula of propane is given as C₃H₈ and oxygen is written as O₂

For this combustion reaction, the general equation is given as:

    Cₓ + (x + )O₂ → xCO₂ + H₂O

In the reaction between propane and oxygen,

x = 3

y = 8

The reaction is then written as:

          C₃H₈ + (3 +)O₂ → 3CO₂ + H₂O

C₃H₈ + 5O₂ → 3CO₂ + 4H₂O

Explanation:

Balancing Carbon atoms on the right side,

Balancing Hydrogen atoms on the right side,

Balancing Oxygen atoms on the left side,

explanation:

0.07 g/cm³

1.37 g/cm³