Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Sections 4.1-4.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 189: 89c

Answer

$$2HBr(aq) + Na_2S(s) \longrightarrow H_2S(g) + 2NaBr(aq)$$

Work Step by Step

1. This reaction has a sulfide and an acid as its reactants. Thus, it will produce $H_2S(g)$ and a salt made of the other ions: $$HBr(aq) + Na_2S(s) \longrightarrow H_2S(g) + Salt$$ The remaining ions are: $Na^{2+}$ and $Br^-$, therefore, the salt is: $NaBr(aq)$ $$HBr(aq) + Na_2S(s) \longrightarrow H_2S(g) + NaBr(aq)$$ 2. Now, balance the equation. To balance the number of sodium atoms, put a $2$ before $NaBr$ $$HBr(aq) + Na_2S(s) \longrightarrow H_2S(g) + 2NaBr(aq)$$ The number of $H$s and $Br$s on the products side is equal to 2, thus, we just need to put a $2$ before $HBr(aq)$: $$2HBr(aq) + Na_2S(s) \longrightarrow H_2S(g) + 2NaBr(aq)$$
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