X Incorrect. Methane reacts with oxygen gas and produces water and carbon dioxide. Add electrons as necessary to make each of them a balanced half-reaction. Balance the reduction half-reaction. O₂ + 4H₂O+ + 4e¯ → 2H₂O Balance the oxidation half-reaction. CH₂ + 2H₂O → CO₂ + 8H₂O+ + 8e¯ X X Edit

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X Incorrect.
Methane reacts with oxygen gas and produces water and carbon dioxide. Add electrons as necessary to make each of them a balanced
half-reaction.
Balance the reduction half-reaction.
O₂ + 4H₂O+ + 4e¯ → 2H₂O
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Balance the oxidation half-reaction.
CH4 + 2H₂O → CO₂ + 8H₂O+ + 8e¯
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Transcribed Image Text:X Incorrect. Methane reacts with oxygen gas and produces water and carbon dioxide. Add electrons as necessary to make each of them a balanced half-reaction. Balance the reduction half-reaction. O₂ + 4H₂O+ + 4e¯ → 2H₂O 2 Balance the oxidation half-reaction. CH4 + 2H₂O → CO₂ + 8H₂O+ + 8e¯ X X Edit
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