Chemistry Balancing Equations

[renozi]

Any of you chaps know how to balance this equation?

Balance the equation:
C14H18N2O5 -----> CO2 + H2O + N2

 

[Fenixgoon]

is it supposed to be a combustion reaction? methinks you need an 02 on the lefthand side

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: renozi
Any of you chaps know how to balance this equation?

Balance the equation:
C14H18N2O5 -----> CO2 + H2O + N2

I think C14H18N2O5 -----> B14CK1NCH3S

 

[Epic Fail]

C14H18N2O5 + 16 O2 -----> 14 CO2 + 9 H2O + N2

 

[rgwalt]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
is it supposed to be a combustion reaction? methinks you need an 02 on the lefthand side

Yeah, the equation cannot be balanced as written. There aren't enough oxygens to go around.

R

 

[Screech]

I think Fenixgoon is correct.....which would balance it as C14H18N2O5 + 16O2 =>14CO2 + 9H2O + N2

 

[renozi]

hmm I think you're right guys! I'll check it out and come back to see if there is some O2's on the left side. 🙂

 

[renozi]

SO YES! it is a combustion reaction and O2s are needed!! Thanks to yamadakun and Fenixgoon and screech!! 😀