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The moles of silver(at wt = 107.86) in the sample is 21.6/107.86= 0.2

The moles of sulfur (at. wt. = 32.06) in the sample is (24.8- 21.6)/32.06 = 0.1

The molar ratio is 2:1 so the formula of the mineral is Ag2S

The equation is Ag2S + O2 -> 2Ag + SO2

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Q: 24.8 g of a mineral consisting of silver and sulphur reacts when heated in oxygen to yield 21.6 g of pure silver together with fumes of SO2 whats the formula and equation of the reaction?
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