17. The following unbalanced equation describes the reaction that can occur when lead (II) sulfide reacts with oxygen gas to produce lead (II) oxide and sulfur dioxide gas: PbS + O2  PbO + SO2 Balance the equation and describe in words the electron transfer (s) that takes place

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17. The following unbalanced equation describes the reaction that can occur when lead (II) sulfide reacts with oxygen gas to produce lead (II) oxide and sulfur dioxide gas: PbS + O2  PbO + SO2 Balance the equation and describe in words the electron transfer (s) that takes place

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2PbS + 3O2 - - > 2PbO + 2SO2

Pb goes from + 2 on the left to + 2 on the right, no change

S goes from PbS on the left to + 2 SO2 on the right

O2 goes from + 3 on the left to PbO and SO2 on the right