How do you balance this equation?
C6H12O6 + O2 --> H2O + CO2
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C6H12O6+6O2=6H2O+6CO2
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C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6H2O + 6CO2
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To balance this equation, you need to ensure that there is the same number of atoms on both sides of the equation. Here's how you can balance it step by step:
1. Count the number of carbon atoms (C) on both sides. There are 6 on the left side and 6 on the right side already.
C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6H2O + 6CO2
2. Count the number of hydrogen atoms (H) on both sides. There are 12 on the left side and 12 on the right side already.
C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6H2O + 6CO2
3. Count the number of oxygen atoms (O) on both sides. There are 6 on the left side from C6H12O6 and 12 from 6O2, totaling 18. However, on the right side, we only have 2 from H2O and 12 from 6CO2, making it a total of 14. To balance the oxygen atoms, we need to add 4 more O2 molecules on the left side.
C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6H2O + 6CO2
4C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6H2O + 6CO2
The equation is now balanced with 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 18 oxygen atoms on both sides.
I hope this clarifies how to balance the equation for you!