write a balanced equation for:Gaseous carbon dioxide and liquid water react to produce aqueous glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen gas.
I try but everytime i change the coefficient it makes the other elements unbalanced.
the starting formula i got was:
CO2(g) + H2O(l) -> C6H12O6(aq) + O(g)
what are the coeficcients and how did u get it? thanks
oh. sorry i didn't see my other post was answered thanks
Let me know if you still have trouble but I'll bet that small changes gets it into shape that you can do it.
I got most of it but there is one coefficient its counting wrong. i posted my problem on the previous post. would you like me to post it here also?
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To balance the chemical equation, let's break it down step by step.
1. Start with the unbalanced equation you wrote: CO2(g) + H2O(l) -> C6H12O6(aq) + O(g)
2. Count the number of atoms for each element on both sides of the equation.
On the reactant side (left side):
- Carbon (C): 1
- Hydrogen (H): 2
- Oxygen (O): 3
On the product side (right side):
- Carbon (C): 6
- Hydrogen (H): 12
- Oxygen (O): 7
3. Begin balancing the equation by adjusting the coefficients so that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides.
Since there are 6 carbon atoms in the glucose molecule (C6H12O6), you need to put a coefficient of 6 in front of CO2 on the left side to balance carbon.
6 CO2(g) + H2O(l) -> C6H12O6(aq) + O(g)
Now, count the number of oxygen atoms:
On the reactant side (left side):
- Oxygen (O): 12
On the product side (right side):
- Oxygen (O): 7
To balance oxygen, you need to put a coefficient of 6 in front of H2O on the left side to achieve 12 oxygen atoms on both sides.
6 CO2(g) + 6H2O(l) -> C6H12O6(aq) + O(g)
Finally, count the number of hydrogen atoms:
On the reactant side (left side):
- Hydrogen (H): 12
On the product side (right side):
- Hydrogen (H): 12
The equation is now balanced with 6 CO2 molecules, 6 H2O molecules, 1 C6H12O6 molecule, and 6 O2 molecules:
6 CO2(g) + 6H2O(l) -> C6H12O6(aq) + 6 O2(g)
Now, the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides, making it a balanced equation.