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Why is sulfur dioxide not called SO onstead of SO2 as both have same valency of 2?
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∙ 12y ago
Good question. Sulfur dioxide means there is 1 sulfur atom and 2 oxygen atoms, and is not giving any information about the valence or oxidation state. Think of this.... Carbon monoxide = CO and Carbon dioxide = CO2
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What is the Valency of sulfur?
The valency of sulfur is 2-. The valency of sulfur is 2-. The valency of sulfur (S) is +2
What is the valency of sulphur in ammonium sulphate?
The valency of sulfur is 2.
What kind of compound is sulfur dioxide?
Sulfur dioxide is a chemical compound. It is a mixture between sulfur and oxygen and it is commonly called SO2.
What is the valency of sulfur in FeS2?
The ion is S22-
What is the chemical compound name for SO2?
If it is bonded to a metal, then it is a polyatomic ion, sulfite If it is alone, then it is sulfur dioxide
What is the Valency of sulfur?
The valency of sulfur is 2-. The valency of sulfur is 2-. The valency of sulfur (S) is +2
What is the valency of sulfur in sulfuric acid?
+6 valency
What is the valency of sulphur in ammonium sulphate?
The valency of sulfur is 2.
What kind of compound is sulfur dioxide?
Sulfur dioxide is a chemical compound. It is a mixture between sulfur and oxygen and it is commonly called SO2.
What is the solid called called after hydrogen Sulfide and Sulfur Dioxide mixes together?
sulfur
Is sulfur dioxide emitted from a volcano?
Volcanoes often emit a harmful gas called sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide is an air pollutant. It causes acid rain.
When sulfur reacts with air to give sulfur dioxide what is it called?
"oxidation"
What is the valency of sulfur in FeS2?
The ion is S22-
What is the chemical compound name for SO2?
If it is bonded to a metal, then it is a polyatomic ion, sulfite If it is alone, then it is sulfur dioxide
Is sulfur dioxide amphoteric?
No. Sulfur dioxide is acidic.
How do you make sulfur dioxide on alchemy classic?
Sulfur + Oxygen = Sulfur Dioxide
Is sulphur dioxide the same as sulphur?
No, sulfur is an element and sulfur dioxide is a gaseous compound. Sulfur dioxide is the combustion product of sulfur in an oxygen atmosphere (S+O2 --> SO2) Where sulfur is an element, sulfur dioxide is a compound and where sulfur is an insoluble yellow solid, sulfur dioxide is a colorless soluble gas.
