Practice question
Question
In the reaction 2H₂S + 3O₂ → 2SO₂ + 2H₂O, how many electrons are transferred per molecule of H₂S?
Explanation
S (-2 in H₂S) becomes +4 in SO₂. Change per S = +4 - (-2) = 6 electrons.
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