Question

! . Which are the expected types and total numbers of atoms in the reactants of this chemical reaction?? 8SO2

A.8 sulfur atoms

B.16 oxygen atoms

C.8 sulfur atoms and 2 oxygen atoms

D.8 sulfur atoms and 16 oxygen atoms

Answer 1

The answer is D.8 sulfer atoms and 16 oxygen atoms

Answer 2

Answer : The correct option is, (D) 8 sulfur atoms and 16 oxygen atoms

Explanation :

The given molecule is, $8SO_2$

The coefficient present in front of a molecule tell us about that how many molecules or atoms present in the chemical equation.

Molecule : It is the smallest particle in the chemical compound or chemical element that has the same chemical properties of that compound or element.

The given molecule is made up of two elements that are sulfur and oxygen.

In the given molecule, there are 8 sulfur atoms and 16 oxygen atoms.

Hence, the correct option is, (D) 8 sulfur atoms and 16 oxygen atoms