Equation Balancing: Is HCl + Na2S202 Balanced?

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The discussion revolves around the balancing of the chemical equation HCl + Na2S2O2 --> NaCl + S + H2O + SO2. It is noted that there is a mistake in the formula for sodium thiosulphate, which should be Na2S2O3, affecting the ability to balance the equation correctly. Additionally, participants discuss methods for measuring the rate of reaction, specifically mentioning the mass measurement technique where the mass of reactants is weighed until a change occurs. A request for diagrams related to the experiment is made, with an emphasis on sharing helpful websites for reference.
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is this equation balanced?

HCl + Na2s202 --> NaCl + S + H20 + SO2


Thank you for you help !
Lucy x
 
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Hello lucy it looks to me like you're doing the disappearing cross reaction rate experiment.I think you have the wrong formula for sodium thiosulphate,if so it's no wonder you're having trouble balancing it.Try again with Na2S2O3
 
oh yeah thank you!
 
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when measuring the rate of reaction, you can use the mass one. You know were you weigh the mass of the reactants until there is a change.

Does anyone know where i can find a diagram of this? Please leave websites if that is easiest.

Thank you muchly :blushing:
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