Volcanoes emit much hydrogen sulfide gas, H2S, which reacts with the oxygen in the air to form water and sulfur dioxide, SO2. Every 61 tons of H2S reacts with 86 tons of oxygen and forms 32 tons of water. How many tons of SO2 are formed?
To determine the number of tons of SO2 that are formed, we need to compare the amount of H2S reacted with the amount of oxygen reacted.
Given:
- Every 61 tons of H2S reacts with 86 tons of oxygen.
- This reaction forms 32 tons of water.
From the given information, we can set up a ratio:
H2S : O2 : H2O : SO2
61 : 86 : 32 : x
To find the value of x, we need to set up a proportion based on the given information:
61/86 = 32/x
Now, we can solve for x:
61x = 86 * 32
x = (86 * 32) / 61
x ≈ 45.05
Therefore, approximately 45.05 tons of SO2 are formed.
To find the number of tons of SO2 formed, we need to determine the ratio of H2S to SO2 in the reaction.
According to the given information, 61 tons of H2S reacts with 86 tons of oxygen and forms 32 tons of water. This gives us the following ratio:
61 tons H2S : 32 tons H2O
To find the number of tons of SO2, we can also express this ratio in terms of SO2. Since the reactants must balance the products, the ratio of H2S to SO2 will be the same as the ratio of H2O to SO2.
Therefore, by setting up the ratios:
61 tons H2S : 32 tons H2O = x tons SO2 : 32 tons H2O
where x represents the number of tons of SO2 formed, we can solve for x.
Using cross-multiplication, the equation becomes:
61 tons H2S * 32 tons H2O = x tons SO2 * 32 tons H2O
After canceling out the units, we get:
61 tons H2S = x tons SO2
Therefore, 61 tons of H2S will react to form 61 tons of SO2.