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Oxidation-Reduction

Question 6 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

Use the periodic table to find the charge of the ion that each atom is most likely to form. The charge of a sulfur (S) ion is

Answer
A
+2.
B
-2.
C
+3.
D
-3.

Explanation

Sulfur is in Group 16 of the periodic table and has six valence electrons. It is most likely to gain two electrons to fill its outer shell, giving it a charge of −2. The correct choice is −2.

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