Balanced Chemical Equation – Solution
C4H8 + 6O2 → 4CO2 + 4H2O
The coefficients show the number of particles (atoms or molecules), and the indices show the number of atoms that make up the molecule. New substances are formed as a result of the rearrangement of the original atoms. As a result of a chemical reaction, atoms of chemical elements do not disappear anywhere and new ones do not appear, their number remains unchanged – this follows from the law of conservation of mass of substances.
Chemical Reaction Information
Cyclobutane + Dioxygen = Carbon Dioxide + Water
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction. C4H8 is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
- 4 C-II – 24 e– → 4 CIV (oxidation)
- 12 O0 + 24 e– → 12 O-II (reduction)
Reaction Type
Combustion
Substances that react are called starting materials or reactants. The substances that form as a result are called reaction products.
Reactants:
C4H8
O2
- Names: Dioxygen, Oxygen.
- Appearance: Odourless compressed gas.
Products:
CO2
- Names: Carbon dioxide.
- Appearance: Colorless gas.
H2O – Water, oxidane
- Other names: Water (H2O), Hydrogen oxide, Hydrogen hydroxide.
- Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas.
O2 + C4H8 → CO2H2O |
O2 + C4H8 → H2O + CO |
O2 + C4H8 → H2O + CO2 |