Chapter 11, Problem 42A

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the balance of chemical reactions.

Concept Introduction: The type of chemical reaction in which the count of atoms will be identical on both sides of the reaction is named a balanced chemical reaction.

Answer to Problem 42A

The balanced complete reaction will be ${\text{2C}}_{\text{4}}{\text{H}}_{\text{10}}{\text{+13O}}_{\text{2}}\to {\text{8CO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{+10H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$

Explanation of Solution

The combustion chemical reaction is:

  ${\text{2C}}_{\text{4}}{\text{H}}_{\text{10}}{\text{+13O}}_{\text{2}}\to {\text{8CO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{+10H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$

When butane reacts with oxygen, it will form carbon dioxide and water.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the balance of chemical reactions.

Concept Introduction: The type of chemical reaction in which the count of atoms will be identical on both sides of the reaction is named a balanced chemical reaction.

Answer to Problem 42A

The balanced complete reaction will be ${\text{2C}}_3{\text{H}}_8{\text{O+9O}}_{\text{2}}\to 6{\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{+8H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$

Explanation of Solution

The combustion chemical reaction is:

  ${\text{2C}}_3{\text{H}}_8{\text{O+9O}}_{\text{2}}\to 6{\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{+8H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$

When propanal reacts with oxygen, it will form carbon dioxide and water.