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Ch.7 - Periodic Properties of the Elements
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Capitolo 7, Problema 77a,b,c

Write a balanced equation for the reaction that occurs in each of the following cases: (a) White phorphrous, P4(s), reacts with chlorine gas. (b) Sodium metal reacts with water. (c) Sulfur reacts with hydrogen gas.

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Identify the reactants: sulfur (S) and hydrogen gas (H₂).
Determine the product: sulfur reacts with hydrogen to form hydrogen sulfide (H₂S).
Write the unbalanced chemical equation: S + H₂ → H₂S.
Count the number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation to ensure they are equal.
Balance the equation by adjusting coefficients: S + H₂ → H₂S is already balanced as there is one sulfur atom and two hydrogen atoms on each side.

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