Here's the balanced equation:
2 C2H6 + 7 O2 → 4 CO2 + 6 H2O
Let me break it down:
* C2H6 represents ethane, a hydrocarbon fuel.
* O2 represents oxygen, the oxidant.
* CO2 represents carbon dioxide, a product of combustion.
* H2O represents water, another product of combustion.
The coefficients (2, 7, 4, and 6) balance the equation, ensuring that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the reaction.