Understanding Oxidation States of Sulfur

What tools are recommended to understand the oxidation states of sulfur?

• A calculator and a ruler

• A periodic table and a polyatomic ion chart

• A computer and a printer

• A microscope and a test tube

Which of the following is NOT a common oxidation state of sulfur?

• 2-

• 4+

• 6+

• 3+

What factors influence the oxidation state of sulfur in a compound?

• The type of bond and molecular shape

• The color of the compound

• The temperature of the environment

• The size of the sulfur atom

In the molecule H2SO5, which atom is most likely the central atom?

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Sulfur

What is the oxidation state of sulfur in H2SO5?

• 4+

• 2-

• 6+

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