**Balancing Chemical Equations: An Exercise****Objective:** Balance the chemical equation using the smallest possible whole number stoichiometric coefficients.**Equation to Balance:**\[ \text{C}_8\text{H}_{18}(l) + \text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CO}_2(g) + \text{H}_2\text{O}(g) \]The unbalanced equation shows the combustion of octane (C₈H₁₈) into carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).**Instructions:**1. **Identify Each Element:** Count the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation.2. **Apply the Law of Conservation of Mass:** Ensure that the number of atoms for each element is equal on both the reactant and product sides.3. **Use Coefficients:** Adjust the coefficients (numbers placed before compounds/molecules) to balance the equation.**Interactive Tools:**- **Icons provided:** - A rectangular icon for selecting coefficients. - An arrow icon for proceeding to the next step. - A circular arrow icon for resetting. - A question mark for hints or more information.This exercise helps reinforce the principles of chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and the conservation of mass in a visually interactive way.

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Balance the chemical equation below using the smallest possible whole number stoichiometric coefficients. CH, (CH,),CH, () + 0,(g) → co,(g) + H,0(g)

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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