Balance the following equations;

a) S8(s) + O2(g) --heat--> SO2(g)

Answer

We approach this equation just like the iron and sulfur equation;

S8(s) + O2(g) --heat--> SO2(g)

balancing sulfur....

S8(s) + O2(g) --heat--> 8SO2(g)

balancing oxygen....

S8(s) + 8O2(g) --heat--> 8SO2(g)