2HCl(aq) + ZnS(s) ⇒ ZnCl₂(aq) + H₂S(g)
<h3>Further explanation </h3>
Equalization of chemical reactions can be done using variables. Steps in equalizing the reaction equation:
- 1. gives a coefficient on substances involved in the equation of reaction such as a, b, or c, etc.
- 2. make an equation based on the similarity of the number of atoms where the number of atoms = coefficient × index (subscript) between reactant and product
- 3. Select the coefficient of the substance with the most complex chemical formula equal to 1
Reaction
HCl(aq) + ZnS(s) ⇒ ZnCl₂(aq) + H₂S(g)
1. give equation
aHCl(aq) + bZnS(s) ⇒ ZnCl₂(aq) + cH₂S(g)
2. make an equation
H, left=a, right=2c⇒a=2c(eq 1)
Cl, left=a, right=2⇒a=2⇒c=1(from eq 1)
Zn, left=b, right=1⇒b=1
So the equation :
2HCl(aq) + ZnS(s) ⇒ ZnCl₂(aq) + H₂S(g)
Answer:
There must be two Chlorine atoms for every one Calcium atom in order to fulfill Chlorine's octet rule and pair Calcium's unpaired electrons.
Explanation:
Calcium has two unpaired electrons in its Lewis dot structure, while Chlorine has one unpaired electron.
<em>So why can't we just make a double bond for </em><em>one</em><em> Chlorine?</em>
Chlorine has seven valence electrons, so once it shares electrons with Calcium, the octet rule is accomplished, and no more pairs can be made.
Answer: 20.775 g S
Explanation: 3.9x10^23 atoms = 0.648 mol
Atomic mass S = 32.08
S in grams = 20.775
