Question

Balance the equation.

Answer 1

hey, is it not chemistry??

Answer 2

could you explain it a little more?? its Physical Science

Answer 3

What would be the oxygem Atoms in the chart?


Explain why all chemical equations must be balanced.

Answer 4

You have three kinds of atoms involved in the reaction: Carbon, Sulfur, and Oxygen.

For a balanced reaction equation, the number of each kind must be the same for the products as for the reactants.

You can figure this out with some inspection and trial and error.
Look Oxygen, where you will need at least 4 if you have only 1 S2O4.

If you have 1 S2O4, you will need 2 S, and you can get 2 S from 1 CS2.

1 CO2 will give you 1 C for CO2 .

Now, I see that I have made a mistake. I thought we would only use 2 O2 in the reactants, but this will give me only 4 O for the products, and I need 6 O, 2 for CO2, 4 for S2O4. I can get 6 O by having 3 O2 in the reactants.

Equation becomes

1 CS2 + 3 O2 = 1 CO2 + 1 S2O4

Number of Reactants Products
carbon atoms 1 1 balanced
sulfur 2 ?
oxygen 6 ?

You should finish this table.

Answer 5

is sulfur 2 and oxygen 4?

Answer 6

wait is oxygen 6?

Answer 7

right, 2 S and 6 O

Answer 8

Thank you! :)

Answer 9

You are very welcome. Glad to help.