Question

Use the pull-down boxes to specify states such as (aq) or (s). If a box is not needed leave it blank. If no reaction occurs leave all boxes blank and click on "Submit". Use H3O+ for hydronium ion. Write a net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when excess hydrobromic acid (aq) and zinc sulfide are combined.

Answer 1

Answer:

ZnS(s) ⇄ S²⁻(aq) + Zn²⁺(aq)

Explanation:

First, we will write the molecular equation, since it is easier to balance.

2 HBr(aq) + ZnS(s) ⇄ H₂S(aq) + ZnBr₂(aq)

In the full ionic equation we include all ions and molecular species.

2 H⁺(aq) + 2 Br⁻(aq) + ZnS(s) ⇄ 2 H⁺(aq) + S²⁻(aq) + Zn²⁺(aq) + 2 Br⁻(aq)

In the net ionic equation we include only the ions that participate in the reaction and the molecular species.

ZnS(s) ⇄ S²⁻(aq) + Zn²⁺(aq)