How could I balance this equation and check that it is correct? ___ S8­ + ___ O2 → ___ SO2

1 Answer
Jun 21, 2018

"Balancing" means that qual numbers of EACH atom are on each side.
S8+8O28SO2

Explanation:

This works because of the conservation of mass. In this case it is relatively simple, as we just need to make the S values equal first and then adjust the O value to match.

S8+8O28SO2