Which is an incorrect interpretation of this balanced equation? 2s (s) + 3o2 (g) → 2so3 (g) 2 mol s + 3 mol o2 → 2 mol so3 2 g s + 3 g o2 → 2 g so3 2 atoms s + 3 molecules o2 → 2 molecules so3?

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21 January, 16:49

Which is an incorrect interpretation of this balanced equation? 2s (s) + 3o2 (g) → 2so3 (g) 2 mol s + 3 mol o2 → 2 mol so3 2 g s + 3 g o2 → 2 g so3 2 atoms s + 3 molecules o2 → 2 molecules so3?

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Markus Hoffman · Answer 1

Answer is: 2 g S + 3 g O₂ → 2 g SO₃, chemical reaction is not balanced with mass.

1) 2S (s) + 3O₂ (g) → 2SO₃ (g). Chemical reaction is balanced, equal amoont of atoms on right and left side of reaction.

2) 2 atoms S + 3 molecules O ₂ → 2 molecules SO ₃. Correct chemical reaction interpretation.