We are given the following unbalanced chemical equation:
___C5H10 + ___O2 --> ___CO2 + ___H2O
1. Balance the C first
2C5H10 + ___O2 --> 10CO2 + ___H2O
2. Then balance the O
2C5H10 + 15O2 --> 10CO2 + 10H2O
3. Determine if both sides have equal molecules:
• Carbon = 10 both sides
,• Hydrogen = 20 both sides
,• Oxygen = 30 bothe sides
Therefore, the balanced chemical equation will be : 2C5H10 + 15O2 --> 10CO2 + 10H2O