Question

Determine whether or not the equation below is balanced. If it isn’t balanced, write the balanced form. Also, identify the reactant(s) and product(s) in this equation. Finally, label this as one of the five types of reactions: combination, decomposition, substitution, double replacement, or reversible.

Answer 1

This is a balanced equation because the same types of atoms and the same numbers of each atom are present on both sides of the equation. 8 S atoms are found on both sides of the equation, and 48 F atoms are found on both sides of the equation. S8 and 24F2 are the reactants; 8SF6 is the product. This is a combination reaction because two substances (S8 and 24F2) undergo a chemical union to form a more complex substance (8SF6).

S8+24F2→8SF6

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