How would you label each formula in the chemical equation below as either a reactant or a product? #Fe + S -> FeS#

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anor277
Jan 23, 2017

We designate the reactants as written........

Explanation:

The reactants are on the LEFT HAND SIDE of the equation. The products are on the right hand side.

So for the oxidation of iron,

#Fe+Srarr FeS#

Iron and sulfur are the reactants, and iron sulfide is the product.

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