Question

What is the oxidation number of sulfur in magnesium sulfate?

Answer 1

In sulfate? `S(VI+)`.

Explanation:

Sulfur in the sulfate ion achieves the group oxidation number: i.e.`S_(ON)=(-2-4xx-2)=-2-(-8)=+6`.

Can you tell me the oxidation number of the sulfurs in thiosulfate, `S_2O_3^(2-)?`