Q1. [1] § 1.1.1 Writing a Chemical Equation § 1.1.2 Balanced Chemical Equations
The correct balanced chemical equation showing exothermic reaction in which natural gas burns in air is :
- (A) CH₄ + O₂ ⎯⎯→ CO₂ + 2H₂O
- (B) CH₄ + 2O₂ ⎯⎯→ 2CO₂ + 2H₂O + Energy
- (C) CH₄ + 2O₂ ⎯⎯→ CO₂ + 2H₂O
- (D) CH₄ + 2O₂ ⎯⎯→ CO₂ + 2H₂O + Energy
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2025 31/2/1 Q1
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Model Answer
(D) CH₄ + 2O₂ ⎯⎯→ CO₂ + 2H₂O + Energy
Explanation
The equation must be balanced (2O₂ on LHS; 1C, 4H, 4O on each side) and show energy released (exothermic). Option A is unbalanced; B has wrong products (2CO₂); C is balanced but missing energy. Only D is both correctly balanced and shows energy as a product of this exothermic combustion reaction.
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