To balance the equation, we need to ensure that the number of each type of atom is the same on both sides of the equation.
CS2(s) + 3O2(g) = CO2(g) + 2SO2(g)
Now the equation is balanced in terms of atoms:
2C = 2C2S = 2S6O = 2O + 4O
Finally, we need to balance the electrons by adding electrons to the side with the greater positive oxidation state:
CS2(s) + 3O2(g) + 8e- = CO2(g) + 2SO2(g)
Now the equation is balanced in terms of atoms and electrons.
To balance the equation, we need to ensure that the number of each type of atom is the same on both sides of the equation.
CS2(s) + 3O2(g) = CO2(g) + 2SO2(g)
Now the equation is balanced in terms of atoms:
2C = 2C
2S = 2S
6O = 2O + 4O
Finally, we need to balance the electrons by adding electrons to the side with the greater positive oxidation state:
CS2(s) + 3O2(g) + 8e- = CO2(g) + 2SO2(g)
Now the equation is balanced in terms of atoms and electrons.