Need help balancing this chemical equation?

[donniemsb_12]

Ag(subscript of 2)S + HNO(subscript of 2) -> Ag(subs.2)SO(subs.4) + NO(subs.2) +H(subs2)O

TNX! PO!

 

[sjb-2812]

So, Ag₂S + HNO₂ -> Ag₂SO₄ + NO₂ + H₂O ?

What's being oxidised? What's being reduced? What stays the same?

 

[fedaykin]

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There is probably a mistake on your products side. Instead of HNO2, it's probably HNO3, nitric acid. The equation cannot balance with HNO2.

To find your coefficients:

Count and mark the number of elements on each side of the reaction.
Looking at your oxygens should get you the solution quickly.

Wait, this kind of looks like a dehydration reaction. Make sure about your silver compounds too.

 

[Borek]

There is probably a mistake on your products side. Instead of HNO2, it's probably HNO3, nitric acid. The equation cannot balance with HNO2.

You mean reagents side, don't you?

 

[fedaykin]

Indeed I did, my apologies.

 

[donniemsb_12]

my given is correct . and we answer it in while we were on our class :)

 

[Borek]

my given is correct . and we answer it in while we were on our class :)

So, what is the answer then?