Question

Which is the balanced version of the half-reaction below? H2S → S+H+

Answer 1

Answer:

C. $H_2S\rightarrow S+2H^++2e^-$

Explanation:

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In this case, according to the given chemical reaction, it turns out possible to realize there is one sulfur atom on each side of the chemical equation but two hydrogen atoms on the left and one on the right, which means the latter must be balanced in agreement to the law of conservation of mass.

In such a way, by setting a 2 on H⁺, the reaction will be balanced:

$H_2S\rightarrow S+2H^+$

Now, we count the transfer electrons for sulfur from -2 to 0 as 2e⁻ on the right, which will match with the option C.

$H_2S\rightarrow S+2H^++2e^-$

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