Consider the balanced equation below.

8H2 + S8 - - - > 8H2S

Based on the mole ratios, what can most likely be predicted?

1 mol of hydrogen will react with 1 mol of sulfur.

8 mol of hydrogen will react with 1 mol of sulfur.

8 mol of hydrogen will react with 8 mol of sulfur.

16 mol of hydrogen will react with 8 mol of sulfur.

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7 June, 22:18

Consider the balanced equation below.

8H2 + S8 - - - > 8H2S

Based on the mole ratios, what can most likely be predicted?

1 mol of hydrogen will react with 1 mol of sulfur.

8 mol of hydrogen will react with 1 mol of sulfur.

8 mol of hydrogen will react with 8 mol of sulfur.

16 mol of hydrogen will react with 8 mol of sulfur.

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Troy Farrell · Answer 1

The balanced reaction shows 8 moles of hydrogen gas, H2, reacts with 1 mole of molecular sulfur, S8. The most likely prediction is the second answer, 8 mol of hydrogen will react with 1 mol of sulfur.