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Default 04-25-2003, 12:12 AM

H2SO4 - Sulphuric acid

H has a valence of 1+ and an oxidation number of +1

SO4 has a valence of 2-

S has an oxidation number of -6

O has an oxidation number of -2

Oxidation numbers for each individal element vary depending on the compound they are in.


  
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