Write and balance the equation for the combustion of the fatty acid myristic acid, (C14H28O2) .Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.



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Explanation

A combustion reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which a compound and an oxidant are reacted to produce heat and a new product. The general form of a combustion reaction can be represented as follows:

Hydrocarbon + O2 => CO2 + H2O

(In addition to heat)

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This task, it is provided the C14H28O2

C14H28O2 + 20 O2 → 14 H2O + 14 CO2 (completed and balanced)

Remember, according to The Law of Conservation of Mass, we need to have the same number of atoms on both sides of the reaction.

Answer: C14H28O2 (s) + 20 O2 (g) → 14 H2O (l) + 14 CO2 (g)

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