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Offline cobra1113

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Need help understanding polyatomic ions
« on: June 26, 2014, 02:21:39 AM »
Could someone please explain to me in simple terms as to why sulfur has has valence of 4 in the radical SO3 and a valence of 6 in the radical SO4?
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Re: Need help understanding polyatomic ions
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2014, 02:42:59 AM »
Do you talk about radicals or Ions.

SO32- has 3 * (-2)(O) + x(S) = -2(Charge)  For x (sulfur) you will get +4. The same for SO42- you will get +6 for sulfur.

If you talk about radical specify the molecule.

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Re: Need help understanding polyatomic ions
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2014, 02:28:07 PM »
Now I understand. Thank you.
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