Which of these two chemical equations is balanced?
2 C4H10( g) + 13 O2( g)h8 CO2( g) + 10 H2O(l )
4 C6H7N5O16(s) + 19 O2( g)h24 CO2( g)+ 20 NO2( g) + 14 H2O(g)
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Which of these two chemical equations is balanced?
2 C4H10( g) + 13 O2( g)h8 CO2( g) + 10 H2O(l )
4 C6H7N5O16(s) + 19 O2( g)h24 CO2( g)+ 20 NO2( g) + 14 H2O(g)
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joannablackwelder · Answer

Which one has unequal quantities of each atom on each side of the reaction?

joannablackwelder · Answer

Do you know how to tell, @beccamarx19?

joannablackwelder · Answer

The first question should read, "Which one has equal..."

joannablackwelder · Answer

Actually, they both look balanced to me...

anonymous · Answer

how do I tell?

joannablackwelder · Answer

Check the number of each atom on each side of the reaction. For example, there are 8 carbons on either side of the first reaction.