Question

n order to balance the following reaction S n+Cl 2→ S nCl 4, which coefficient should be inserted in front of chlorine?

Answer 1

The coefficient that should be inserted in front of chlorine is 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Sn + 2Cl₂ → SnCl₄

As we have 4 atoms of chlorine in product side, we need 4 Cl in reactant side.

Chlorine is a diatomic atom, so if we have 2 mol of it, we are having 4 atoms of Cl.

The law of conservation of mass must be respected in every chemical equation