Check the number of elements in each side and balance it.
Unbalanced Chemical Reaction: CH3OH + O2 → CO2 + H2O
Balancing the chemical reaction:
1. Balance the non oxygen and non hydrogen elements first:C
CH3OH + O2 → CO2 + H2O (balanced)
How do you balance CH3OH + O2 → CO2 + H2O?
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