What is the balanced equation to describe the reaction of methane and copper(II)oxide?

Question

What is the balanced equation to describe the reaction of methane and copper(II)oxide?

Answer 1

your product is usually carbon monoxide, not CO2

CH4 --> CO & 6 electrons (an oxidation)

CuO & 2 electrons --> Cu (a  reduction)

to balance the electrons taken & lost:

CH4 --> CO & 6 electrons

3CuO & 6 electrons --> 3Cu

your answer is:

CH4 + 3CuO --> CO + 2H2O + 3Cu