What is the change in electrons for sulfur in the following reaction? s + no3 - -> so2 + no a. lose 4 electrons b. lose 2 electrons c. gain 4 electrons d. gain 2 electrons

A. Lose 4 electrons

Explanation:

The reaction equation is given as:

                  S + NO₃ → SO₂ + NO        

The half equation of the reaction for S:

                   S → SO₂

          For S to go into SO₂,

we move from an oxidation state of 0 to +4,

Finding the oxidation state of S in SO₂

                             a + (-2 x 2) = 0

                             a - 4 = 0

                              a = 4

This is a loss of 4 electrons

the answer is minerals.

the correct answer to this question is 2