What is the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of lead sulfide, PbS, with oxygen gas in order to form lead oxide and sulfur dioxide?

A. 2PbS(s) + 3O2(g) 2PbO(s) + 2SO2(g)
B. 2PbS(s) + 2O2(g) 3PbO(s) + 2SO2(g)
C. PbS(s) + O2(g) PbO(s) + SO2(g)
D. PbS(s) + 3O2(g) 3PbO(s) + SO2(g)

Question

What is the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of lead sulfide, PbS, with oxygen gas in order to form lead oxide and sulfur dioxide?

A.	2PbS(s) + 3O2(g)  2PbO(s) + 2SO2(g)
 		B.	2PbS(s) + 2O2(g)  3PbO(s) + 2SO2(g)
 		C.	PbS(s) + O2(g)  PbO(s) + SO2(g)
 		D.	PbS(s) + 3O2(g)  3PbO(s) + SO2(g)

chmvijay · Answer

just blance the Pb , S  and O on the left and on the right