Determine whether the following equation is balanced or unbalanced: S8 + O2 ---> 8SO3.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to determine if the given chemical equation, S₈ + O₂ → 8SO₃, is balanced or unbalanced. This involves checking the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation and ensuring they are equal.
Answer
Unbalanced
The equation is unbalanced because the number of oxygen atoms is not equal on both sides.
Answer for screen readers
The equation is unbalanced because the number of oxygen atoms is not equal on both sides.
More Information
The equation needs balancing as it has 8 sulfur and 2 oxygen atoms on the left but 8 sulfur and 24 oxygen atoms on the right.
Tips
A common mistake is to overlook the need to multiply O2 by 12 to balance the oxygens.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Brainly - brainly.com
- How to Balance S8 + O2 = SO3 - YouTube - youtube.com
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