Chapter 4, Problem 32Q

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balanced chemical equation has to be written for the combustion of glucose ${\text{(C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{12}}\text{O)}$.

Concept introduction:

Balancing reaction:

Balanced reaction is a chemical reaction in which number of atoms for each element in the reaction and the total charge are same on both reactant side and the product side.

Steps in balancing the information

• Step 1: Write the unbalanced equation
• Step 2: Find the coefficient to balance the equation.
• The coefficient should be reduced to the smallest whole number.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The explanation has to be given for the burning wood is essentially the same as that of metabolizing glucose.

Concept introduction:

Combustion reaction:

Combustion is an exothermic reaction between a fuel (the reductant) and an oxidant. Oxidant is usually atmospheric oxygen.

Generally organic molecule undergoes combustion reaction which produces carbon dioxide and water molecule.