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Which formula equation represents the burning of sulfur to produce sulfur dioxide

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S+O2=SO2 the reaction is called combustion
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Hello!

The formula equation which represents the burning of sulfur to produce sulfur dioxide is: S + O₂ → SO₂

Why?

Sulfur is a non-metal with atomic number 16. When sulfur burns, it undergoes a combustion reaction, which is an exotermic (energy-releasing) reaction where a combustible (sulfur, in this case) reacts with oxygen to produce oxides and heat.

For this reaction, the produced oxide is Sulfur dioxide (SO₂)

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