Question

Which coefficient should be placed in front of O₂ when properly balancing the following chemical equation: S₈ + O₂ → SO₂?

A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
E) 12
F) 16

Answer 1

The coefficient that should be placed in front of O₂ to properly balance the chemical equation is 8 (D).

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced chemical equation for the reaction S₈ + O₂ → SO₂ is 2S₈ + 8O₂ → 8SO₂. Therefore, the coefficient that should be placed in front of O₂ isto properly balance the equation.