Interpretation: A balanced chemical equation needs to be written for the given reaction of ethene and oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water.
Concept introduction: To write a balanced chemical, the number of atoms of a particular element present at both sides of equations should be the same.
Answer to Problem 49SSC
Explanation of Solution
The balanced chemical equation when ethene reacts with oxygen is given by:
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