Math 2250 001 Summer 2015 Camacho Due: June 25, 2015 2. Balance the following ch

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Math 2250 001 Summer 2015 Camacho Due: June 25, 2015 2. Balance the following chemical equation by setting up a system of linear equations and solving for the unknown coefficients a, b, c, and d. Note that we have automatically assumed that the coefficient on C3H8 is 1. Keep in mind that all of the coefficients must be non-negative. There may be an infinite number of solutions, so you may need to must pick the one which is most appropriate to the situation. (HINT: To balance a chemical reaction, you must have the same number of each element on both sides of the reaction equation). C3H8 a (02) b CO2) c(H20) d CCO)

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we try to balance the chemical equation

Write down the number of atoms per each element that you have on each side of the equation

Always leave hydrogen and oxygen for last.

Balance all the atoms

a= 9/2

b= 2

c= 4

d= 1

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