Question

In the reaction, 8 Hg + S8 → 8 HgS, what is/are the reactant(s)? Hg and S8 S HgS and S8 HgS

Answer 1

Answer:   [A]:  " Hg  and S₈ " .

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In the given chemical reaction:

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  8 Hg  +  S₈  ⟶ 8 HgS    ;

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 There are 2 (two) reactants—which are:

      " Hg  [mercury] "  and  "S " [sulfur] .

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Note:  There is 1 (one) product in the given reaction— which is:

   " HgS " [mercury sulfide].

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Note that within a given written chemical reaction:

1) The "reactant(s)" is/are listed on the "left-hand side" of the

    "forward arrow" .

2) The "product(s)" is/are listed on the "right-hand side" of the

   "forward arrow."

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