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Q: What is oxidation number of sulphur in sulphuric acid?
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What is name of acid H2SO3?

H2SO3 is SULPHUROUS ACID . Compare with H2SO4 is Sulphuric acid. Note the spelling/ The name is due to sulphur having a different oxidation number. Also compare with ;- Nitric Acid (HNO3) and nitrous acid (HNO2)


What is valency of sulphur in sulphuric acid?

+2


What is the valency of sulphur in sulphuric acid?

2


The oxidation number of sulfur in h2so4 is?

To calculate oxidation numbers. Use oxygen at '-2' as the standard. It does vary in specific cases , but '-2' is the best starting point. In H2SO4 There are 4 x oxygen , hence 4 x -2 = -8 So the oxygen moiety is '-8'. So the hydrogen and Sulphur MUST come to '+8'. Since hydrogen is 'H^+' in Sulphuric Acid, its oxidation no. is '+1' So there are 2 x hydrogen , hence 2 x +1 = +2 Since sulphuric acid is a neutrally charged compound, then +2 + S - 8 = 0 Hence S = 8 - 2 = +6 THe oxidation no. of sulphur. in sulphuric acid. NB The oxidation no. of sulphur can vary is different compounds.


How is sulphur iv oxide produce?

sulphuric acid


Which elements are in sulphuric acid?

Hydrogen, Sulphur and Oxygen


What does sulfuric acid combine with particles to form?

Sulphur is first oxidized to sulphur trioxide(SO3) and then it is passed through water to form sulphuric acid. To know further about the manufacturing of sulphuric acid, follow the link below.


What is formed whem Sulfur dioxide reacts with water?

Sulphurous acid is formed when sulphur dioxide dissolves in water. Sulphuric acid is formed when sulphur trioxide dissolves in water. Over time, sulphurous acid will oxidize to sulphuric. SO2 + H20 -> H2SO3 (sulphurous acid) SO3 + H20 -> H2SO4 (sulphuric acid)


Does sulfur is an acid?

Do you mean, "Is ...?" No. Sulfur (or sulphur on my side of the Atlantic) is not an acid but it is the basic element in sulphuric acid.


What do you observe if dilute hydrochloric acid is added to the mixture of iron and sulphur?

ironchloride and sulphuric acid


What are three substances that contain sulphur?

Sulphuric acid (H2SO4), Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) and Sulphur dioxide (SO2). Also Cysteine, an amino acid.


How concentrated sulphuric acid is made from sulphur trioxide?

it reacts with excesss oxygen