balancing equations

EmmaRubio13 · #1 Feb 24, 2007, 02:04 PM

how do u balance this equation?

So2+O2+H2O>H2SO4

babi_gurl · Feb 25, 2007, 01:56 AM

hey
the balanced equation would be
2SO2 + O2 + 2H2O --> 2H2SO4
on the left hand side of the arrow there are
2 sulfur atoms, 4 hydrogens and 8 oxygens
On the right hand side of the arrow there are
2 sulfur atoms, 4 hydrogens and 8 oxygen
hence...the equation is balanced

EmmaRubio13 · Feb 25, 2007, 06:21 PM

Wow thank you so much.
I really dont get how to do the balancing and all the math,
do u think u could help me on a couple more?? Please that would help ALOT

well message me back as soon as possible pleasee



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