Balance the chemical equation below using the smallest possible whole number stoichiometric coefficients. CH,(CH,),CH,(/) +0,(g) → CO,(g) + H,O(g) ローロ X

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**Balancing Chemical Equations**

**Objective:** Balance the chemical equation below using the smallest possible whole number stoichiometric coefficients.

**Equation:**

\[ \text{CH}_3(\text{CH}_2)_7\text{CH}_3(l) + \text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CO}_2(g) + \text{H}_2\text{O}(g) \]

- **Reaction Components:**
  - **Reactants:**
    - Octane: \(\text{CH}_3(\text{CH}_2)_7\text{CH}_3(l)\)
    - Oxygen: \(\text{O}_2(g)\)
  - **Products:**
    - Carbon Dioxide: \(\text{CO}_2(g)\)
    - Water: \(\text{H}_2\text{O}(g)\)

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Transcribed Image Text:**Balancing Chemical Equations** **Objective:** Balance the chemical equation below using the smallest possible whole number stoichiometric coefficients. **Equation:** \[ \text{CH}_3(\text{CH}_2)_7\text{CH}_3(l) + \text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CO}_2(g) + \text{H}_2\text{O}(g) \] - **Reaction Components:** - **Reactants:** - Octane: \(\text{CH}_3(\text{CH}_2)_7\text{CH}_3(l)\) - Oxygen: \(\text{O}_2(g)\) - **Products:** - Carbon Dioxide: \(\text{CO}_2(g)\) - Water: \(\text{H}_2\text{O}(g)\) - **Tools Available:** - **Explanation Button:** Provides detailed explanations for solving the problem. - **Check Button:** Submit your solution to see if it is correct. - **Interface Options:** - Options to input and modify stoichiometric coefficients, reset attempts, and revert actions.
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