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Identify how many Sulfur atoms are in the product of this chemical

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BaSO4 + H2SO4

Ba (HSO4) 2

O A. 2

O B. 4

O C. 8

O D. Unknown

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Explanation:

Equation of reaction

BaSO₄ + H₂SO₄ → Ba (HSO₄) ₂

From the above equation of reaction, it is evident that there are 2 atoms in the product side of the reaction which is only logical because every chemical reaction obey the law of conservation of mass which states that matter can neither be created nor destroyed but can changed from one form to another.

In the reactant side, we have 2 atoms of S from the two reactants coming together.

One sulfur atom from BaSO₄ and the other from H₂SO₄. So therefore, only 2 sulfur can be produced since the reaction has to observe law of conservation of matter