FeS+HC1--->FeC1(2)+H(2)S. what is the balanced equation thanks.
Wouldnt you need a coefficent of two in front of HCl?
the balanced equation would result like this:
FeS+2HCl-->FeCl2+H2S
therefore, each side is equal
Fe- 1
S- 1
H- 2
Cl-2
To balance the equation FeS + HCl → FeCl2 + H2S, you need to make sure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation. Here's how you can balance the equation step by step:
1. Start with the unbalanced equation: FeS + HCl → FeCl2 + H2S
2. Count the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation:
Fe: 1 on the left, 1 on the right
S: 1 on the left, 1 on the right
H: 1 on the left, 2 on the right (from HCl)
Cl: 1 on the left, 2 on the right (from FeCl2)
3. To balance the hydrogen (H) atoms, add the coefficient 2 in front of HCl on the left side of the equation:
FeS + 2HCl → FeCl2 + H2S
4. Now, re-count the number of atoms of each element:
Fe: 1 on the left, 1 on the right
S: 1 on the left, 1 on the right
H: 2 on the left, 2 on the right
Cl: 2 on the left, 2 on the right
5. The equation is now balanced with equal numbers of atoms on both sides:
FeS + 2HCl → FeCl2 + H2S
Remember, when balancing chemical equations, you can only change the coefficients in front of the chemical formulas, not the subscripts within the formulas.