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Pyro · 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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Pyro is Offline Chief of Staff General Posts: 20,691 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Brampton Ontario Canada	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.