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11 June, 04:39

Based on listed oxidation states which formulas would most likely result when sulfur and oxygen combine to form a compound?

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  1. 11 June, 06:55
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    Answer: SO₂ (Sulphur (iv) oxide)

    Explanation:

    Oxidation: Oxidation is the process involving a loss in electron, it can also mean the addition of oxygen to a substance during chemical reaction. It can also mean removal of hydrogen from a substance during chemical reaction. it can also mean addition of electropositive element and removal of electronegative element from a substance during chemical reaction.

    Oxidation Number: The oxidation number of an element in any particular molecule or ion is defined as the electrical charge.

    Sulphur have variable oxidation states. And the oxidation number of surphur

    is - 2, - 4 or - 6, and the oxidation number of oxygen is - 2.

    Therefore when sulphur react with oxygen, the most likely results is sulphur (iv) oxide. (SO₂).
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