Question

balance the following equation:

s₈+ o₂ → __so₂

when the equation is properly balanced, the correct coefficients are, respectively

Explanation:

Step1: Balance sulfur atoms

There are 8 sulfur atoms in \(S_8\). So, we put 8 in front of \(SO_2\) to balance sulfur.
\(S_8+\text{__}O_2
ightarrow8SO_2\)

Step2: Balance oxygen atoms

In \(8SO_2\), there are \(8\times2 = 16\) oxygen atoms. So, we put 8 in front of \(O_2\) to balance oxygen.
\(S_8 + 8O_2
ightarrow8SO_2\)

Answer:

1, 8, 8