What are the required coefficients to properly balance the following chemical reaction? Cu(s) + S(s) → Cu₂S(s) A) 1, 1, B) 1, 1, 1 C) 1, 1, 2 D) 2, 1, 1 E) 2, 1, 2

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To properly balance the equation, we need to have an equal number of atoms on both sides. On the left, we have 1 Cu and 1 S atom. On the right, we have 1 Cu atom and 13 S atoms. To balance the S atoms, we need to place a coefficient of 12 in front of S on the left side, giving us: Cu(s) + 12S(s) → Cu₂S(s) Now we have 12 S atoms on both sides, but the number of Cu atoms is not equal, there is 1 on the left and 1 on the right, therefore the coefficient in front of Cu on the left must become 2 so that we get 2 Cu(s) + 12S(s) → Cu₂S(s) This gives us the required coefficient for the balance.

What Are the Required Coefficients to Properly Balance the Following