Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Formulae

Formulae — practice question

The equation for the combustion of propane in air is given below. $\text{C}_3\text{H}_8(\text{g}) + x\text{O}_2(\text{g}) \rightarrow 3\text{CO}_2(\text{g}) + y\text{H}_2\text{O}(\text{g})$. What values of $x$ and $y$ make the equation balanced?

  • A$x=3,\; y=4$
  • B$x=4,\; y=8$
  • C$x=5,\; y=4$
  • D$x=10,\; y=8$

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