Review this chemical equation: O2 + CH4---> CO2 + H2O Which answer best explains what must be done to make this equation comply with the law of conservation of mass?

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Margaret Rios

3 August, 11:12

Review this chemical equation: O2 + CH4---> CO2 + H2O Which answer best explains what must be done to make this equation comply with the law of conservation of mass?

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Carter Bright · Answer 1

To make this equation right, coefficients must be added in front of molecules, so number of atoms in right and left are equal.

2O₂ + CH₄ = CO₂ + 2H₂O

How, you have 4 atoms of oxygen, 1 atom of carbon and 4 atoms of hydrogen on both side of reaction.