Write word and balanced chemical equation from the reaction; hydrogen sulfide is responsible for the odor of rotting eggs. Hydrogen sulfide burns in air producing sulfur dioxide gas and water vapor

Answer 1

The reaction of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) burning in air involves its combustion with oxygen (O₂) to produce sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and water vapor (H₂O).

Word Equation:

Hydrogen sulfide + Oxygen → Sulfur dioxide + Water vapor

Balanced Chemical Equation:

\[ 2 , \text{H}_2\text{S} + 3 , \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2 , \text{SO}_2 + 2 , \text{H}_2\text{O} \]

This equation shows that two molecules of hydrogen sulfide react with three molecules of oxygen to produce two molecules of sulfur dioxide and two molecules of water vapor.