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P is +3, O is -2

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Q: What is the oxidation state of P in the formula P2O5?
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What is the oxidation number of P in P2O5?

5


What is the sum of the oxidation numbers for P2O5?

There are two oxidation numbers. P shows +5 oxidation number.


What is the oxidation number of phosphorus in P2O5?

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Chemical name for P2O5?

P is phosphorus, O is oxygen P2O5 molecules have two (di-) P atoms, and five (pent-) O atoms, so the name of the compound is diphosphorus pentoxide.


How many grams of P2O5 will be produced from 125 g of P?

From every two atoms of P, one molecule of P2O5 is formed. The relative formula mass of two atoms of P (phosphorous) is 62, whereas for one molecule of P2O5 it is 142. The mass of P2O5 formed is therefore 142/62 times the mass of P we started with. This comes out to 286.3g (to one decimal place).


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What is the oxidation state of Phosphate?

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