Assign oxidation numbers to each element in MgSO4. (magnesium sulfate)

Which element has the highest oxidation state?

a. Mg

b. S

c. SO4

d. All the same.

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Soren Zuniga

5 July, 04:12

Assign oxidation numbers to each element in MgSO4. (magnesium sulfate)

Which element has the highest oxidation state?

a. Mg

b. S

c. SO4

d. All the same.

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Siena Monroe · Answer 1

The answer to your question is: letter b Sulphur

Explanation:

Remember that in neutral molecules the sum of the oxidation numbers equals zero.

Mg⁺²S⁺⁶O⁻²₄

Magnesium = + 2

Sulphur = + 6

Oxygen = - 2 x 4 = - 8

Assign oxidation numbers to each element in MgSO4. (magnesium sulfate)Which element has the highest oxidation state?a. Mgb. Sc. SO4d. All the same.

Assign oxidation numbers to each element in MgSO4. (magnesium sulfate)

Which element has the highest oxidation state?

a. Mg

b. S

c. SO4

d. All the same.