3. Chemical Reactions
Balancing Chemical Equations
23PRACTICE PROBLEM
The reaction of solid iron(III) sulfide and hydrogen gas produces solid iron and gaseous hydrogen sulfide. Write the balanced reaction equation.
The reaction of solid iron(III) sulfide and hydrogen gas produces solid iron and gaseous hydrogen sulfide. Write the balanced reaction equation.
ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
Fe2S3(s) + H2(g) → Fe(s) + H2S(g)
B
Fe2S3(s) + 3 H2(g) → 2 Fe(s) + 3 H2S(g)
C
Fe2S3(s) + 2 H2(g) → Fe(s) + 2 H2S(g)
D
3 Fe2S3(s) + H2(g) → 6 Fe(s) + H2S(g)