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24. Write a chemical equation that accurately represents what happens when sulfur(S) and oxygen (O_(2)) react to form sulfur trioxide (SO_(3)) Make sure you balance the equation.

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Explanation

1. Write the unbalanced equation 2. Balance sulfur atoms 1 S atom on both sides; already balanced.3. Balance oxygen atoms Left: 2 (from ); Right: 3 (in ). Multiply by 2 and by 2: .4. Recount oxygen atoms Left: 2 (from ); Right: 6 (from ). Adjust to 3: .