Balance the following equations;
a) S8(s) + O2(g) --heat--> SO2(g)
Answer
We approach this equation just like the iron and sulfur
equation;
S8(s) + O2(g)
--heat--> SO2(g)
balancing sulfur....
S8(s) + O2(g)
--heat--> 8SO2(g)
balancing oxygen....
S8(s) + 8O2(g)
--heat--> 8SO2(g)