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__BaF2+__Na2S-->__BaS2+__NaF

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Answer:

The reaction can't be balanced

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the chemical reaction:

_BaF₂ + _Na₂S → _BaS₂ + _NaF

We will use the algebraic method:

XBaF₂ + YNa₂S → ZBaS₂ + WNaF

Ba = X = Z

F = X/2 = W

Na = Y/2 = W

S = Y = Z/2

From the equations of F and Na:

X= Y

But from Ba and S equations:

X = 2Y

As both equations are inconsistent:

The reaction can't be balanced

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