What is the oxidation number for S in the compound SO3? (Recall that o has an oxidation number of -2.) 0
O +2
O +4
O +6

The oxidation number for S in the compound SO₃ : +6

The formula for determining Oxidation Numbers :

1. Single element atomic oxidation number = 0.

Group IA (Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and Fr): +1

Group IIA (Be, Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba): +2

H in compound = +1, except metal hydride compounds (Hydrogen which binds to groups IA or IIA) oxidation number H = -1, for example, LiH, MgH₂, etc.

2. Oxidation number O in compound = -2, except OF₂ = + 2 and in peroxide (Na₂O₂, BaO₂) = -1 and superoxide, for example KO₂ = -1/2.

3 The oxidation number in an uncharged compound = 0,

Total oxidation number in ion = ion charge, Example NO₃⁻ = -1

The oxidation number for S in SO₃ :

  the   balanced   equation   for   reaction of   ca metal   with   o2 to   produce   cao   is as below

2 ca+ o2→ 2 cao2

  explanation

the reaction is   balanced     since the   number of atoms   in reactant side is   equal to   number of atoms   in   product side.   for   example   they   are 2   atom of   ca in   reactant   side   and   2   atoms of ca   in   the product side.

  the   process   is a   meet the   requirement   of   redox   reaction because :     calcium   is   oxidized   from   oxidation state 0   to 2+   while   oxygen   is reduced from   oxidation   state   0   to 2-

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