Methane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Which of the following represents a preliminary, unbalanced equation with the correct chemical formulas?

a. CH4+O2--CO2+H2O
b. CH4+CO2--O2+H2O
c. CO2+H2O--CH4+O2
d. CH4+O2+CO2+H2O

Question

Methane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Which of the following represents a preliminary, unbalanced equation with the correct chemical formulas?

a. CH4+O2-->CO2+H2O
b. CH4+CO2-->O2+H2O
c. CO2+H2O-->CH4+O2
d. CH4+O2+CO2+H2O

anonymous · Answer

Identify the reactants and the products in the reaction. That should help you to get started.