Answer to Question #135272 in Chemistry for Nova

Question

How many carbon atoms are there on the reactant side of this equation
CH4+2O2+--> CO2 + 2H2O

Answer 1

Solution:

The equation:

CH₄ + 2O₂ = CO₂ + 2H₂O

According to the equation:

Number of reactants: 4 H, 1 C, 4 O.

Number of products: 4 H, 1 C, 4 O.

So, one carbon atom is on the reactant side of this equation.

Answer: One (1) carbon atom.