Question
The following chemical equation is shown:
8Ag₂S → 10Ag + S₈
Which statement best explains this chemical reaction?
(1 point)
Responses
It is balanced because the number of sulfur (S) atoms in the products matches the number in the reactants.
It is balanced because the number of sulfur (S) atoms in the products matches the number in the reactants.
It is balanced because the mass of the reactants equals the mass of the products.
It is balanced because the mass of the reactants equals the mass of the products.
It is unbalanced because the products have fewer silver (Ag) atoms than the reactants.
It is unbalanced because the products have fewer silver (Ag) atoms than the reactants.
It is unbalanced because the number of sulfur (S) atoms in the products and the reactants are the same.
It is unbalanced because the number of sulfur (S) atoms in the products and the reactants are the same.
8Ag₂S → 10Ag + S₈
Which statement best explains this chemical reaction?
(1 point)
Responses
It is balanced because the number of sulfur (S) atoms in the products matches the number in the reactants.
It is balanced because the number of sulfur (S) atoms in the products matches the number in the reactants.
It is balanced because the mass of the reactants equals the mass of the products.
It is balanced because the mass of the reactants equals the mass of the products.
It is unbalanced because the products have fewer silver (Ag) atoms than the reactants.
It is unbalanced because the products have fewer silver (Ag) atoms than the reactants.
It is unbalanced because the number of sulfur (S) atoms in the products and the reactants are the same.
It is unbalanced because the number of sulfur (S) atoms in the products and the reactants are the same.
Answers
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The correct statement that best explains the chemical reaction 8Ag₂S → 10Ag + S₈ is:
**It is balanced because the mass of the reactants equals the mass of the products.**
This is because in a balanced chemical equation, the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation, ensuring that mass is conserved. If we count the atoms of each element:
- Reactants: 8 Ag₂S → 16 Ag and 8 S
- Products: 10 Ag + 8 S
This shows that while the number of Ag atoms seems to be reduced in the products compared to the reactants, overall, the equation represents a conservation of mass with respect to the combined number of atoms on both sides.
**It is balanced because the mass of the reactants equals the mass of the products.**
This is because in a balanced chemical equation, the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation, ensuring that mass is conserved. If we count the atoms of each element:
- Reactants: 8 Ag₂S → 16 Ag and 8 S
- Products: 10 Ag + 8 S
This shows that while the number of Ag atoms seems to be reduced in the products compared to the reactants, overall, the equation represents a conservation of mass with respect to the combined number of atoms on both sides.
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