(a)
Interpretation:
The balanced equation for the reaction of tin metal with oxygen gas to yield solid tin
Concept introduction:
A balanced chemical equation represents an equation in which all the reactants and products are written with their
(b)
Interpretation:
The balanced equation for the reaction of lead metal with oxygen gas to yield solid lead
Concept introduction:
A balanced chemical equation represents an equation in which all the reactants and products are written with their stoichiometric coefficient and physical states. The number of atoms of an element on the both sides of the equation is equal.

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