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The oxidation number is 0 in elemental form. It can have other oxidation numbers as -2, +4 and +6 in its compounds such as H2S, SO2 and SO3 respectively.
-2, 0, 2, 4 and 6 oxidation states
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoOxidation numbers from -2 to +6 are possible. Some examples are given: -2 in sulphides; 0 in the elemental form; +4 in SO2, +6 in SO3
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What is the oxidation numbers for sulfuric acid?
When considered the compound as a whole, it has the oxidation number of zero. When it is considered as ions the hydrogen ions has +I and sulfate ion -II oxidation numbers. When compared with respect to elements, sulfur has +VI, hydrogen has +I and oxygen has -II as their oxidation numbers.
Why do oxygen and sulfur have the same oxidation numbers?
Because they have the same number of valence electrons
What is the oxidation number for just sulfur?
The oxidation number in atomic sulfur is 0. With other non metals, it produces many ions where its oxidation number varies from -2 to +6. The oxidation number of sulfide ion (which is produced usually with ions from metals) is -2.
What is the oxidation numbers for SO4?
This should be SO4-2 ion. sulfur shows +6 in this ion.
What is Oxidation numbers for SO4?
This should be SO4-2 ion. sulfur shows +6 in this ion.
What is the oxidation number of S?
The oxidation number of an atom in a compound depends on what is attached to it.The following are examples of oxidation numbers (ON #)for sulfur :S8 ON # 0H2S ON # -2SO2 ON # +4SO3 ON # +6H2SO4 ON# +6
What is the oxidation number for sulfur only?
There are s8 sulfur molecules. It shows 0 oxidation number.
What is the oxidation number of Sulfur 3?
generally sulphur shows many numbers. It has 0 in S8 molecules.
How do you find highest oxidation number?
For most elements, their highest attainable oxidation number is equal to the number of valence electrons. Examples are the maximum oxidation numbers for: sulfur is +6, phosphorus is +5 and chlorine is +7. Fluorine is an exception which bears oxidation numbers 0, -1/2 and -1.
What is the common oxidation numbers for calcium?
The only oxidation number is 2+.
What is the oxidation of sulfur?
Sulfur can have a wide range of oxidation in its compounds -2 in H2S 0 in elementary sulfur (S8) +4 in SO2 +6 in SO3
What is the oxidation state of an individual sulfur atom in BaSo4?
The oxidation state of an individual sulfur atom in BaSo4 is +6.
