4. The combustion of octane (C8H18) gas. 5. The combustion of decane (C10H22) gas.

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Please help me in writing the balanced chemical equation for each of the reactions just like how it was shown in the example below.

4. The combustion of octane (C8H18) gas.
5. The combustion of decane (C10H22) gas.
Transcribed Image Text:4. The combustion of octane (C8H18) gas. 5. The combustion of decane (C10H22) gas.
A. Write the balanced chemical equation for each of the reactions.
Example: The combustion of propane gas:
C3H3 + 502 → 4H2O + 3CO2 + heat
Transcribed Image Text:A. Write the balanced chemical equation for each of the reactions. Example: The combustion of propane gas: C3H3 + 502 → 4H2O + 3CO2 + heat
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