C8H18O + 12O2 → 8CO2 + 9H2O
Explanation:
* C8H18O represents octanol, the fuel.
* O2 represents oxygen, the oxidizer.
* CO2 represents carbon dioxide, a product of combustion.
* H2O represents water, another product of combustion.
Balancing the equation:
* Carbon (C): There are 8 carbon atoms on the left and 8 on the right.
* Hydrogen (H): There are 18 hydrogen atoms on the left and 18 on the right.
* Oxygen (O): There are 25 oxygen atoms on the right and 25 on the left.
Therefore, the equation is balanced.
