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Ch.4 - Chemical Reactions and Chemical Quantities
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Capitolo 4, Problema 21a

Write the balanced chemical equation for each reaction. a. Solid lead(II) sulfide reacts with aqueous hydrobromic acid to form solid lead(II) bromide and dihydrogen monosulfide gas.

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Identify the reactants and products in the chemical reaction: Lead(II) sulfide (PbS), hydrobromic acid (HBr), lead(II) bromide (PbBr2), and dihydrogen monosulfide (H2S).
Write the unbalanced chemical equation using the chemical formulas: PbS (s) + HBr (aq) -> PbBr2 (s) + H2S (g).
Balance the equation by adjusting coefficients to ensure the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation.
Start by balancing the lead (Pb) atoms: 1 Pb on both sides, so no change needed.
Balance the bromine (Br) and hydrogen (H) atoms by adjusting the coefficient of HBr to ensure the same number of Br and H atoms on both sides.

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