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Examine the equation.


CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + __H2O


In order to balance the equation, what coefficient must be placed in front of H2O?


2

4

1

3

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the answer is 2
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Answer:

\(\huge \boxed{\mathrm{2}}\)

\(\rule[225]{225}{2}\)

Explanation:

\(\sf CH_4+ O_2 \Rightarrow CO_2 + H_2O\)

Balancing the Hydrogen atoms on the right side,

\(\sf CH_4+ O_2 \Rightarrow CO_2 +2 H_2O\)

Balancing the Oxygen atoms on the left side,

\(\sf CH_4+ 2O_2 \Rightarrow CO_2 +2 H_2O\)

\(\rule[225]{225}{2}\)

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