Homework Help: Chemistry

Posted by Meg on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 1:35am.

What is the oxidation states for all three elements in the formula Rb2SO3 ?

Is this correct?-1,+8,-2

Chemistry - drwls, Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 2:46am
No. Rubidium is an alkali metal and its oxidation number is +1. Your oxidation nuber for O is correct. Now figure out what the number must be for S.
Chemistry - some kid, Monday, July 14, 2008 at 10:42am
what is Rb2SO3?
like the compund name?
Chemistry - y, Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 1:48pm
rubidium sulphite or rubidium (1) sulphate
Chemistry - Drew, Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 12:22pm
+1,+4,-2 is the oxidation numbers for Rb2SO4 in order that the elements are shown in the formula.
Chemistry - Drew, Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 12:23pm
+1,+4,-2 is the oxidation numbers for Rb2SO4 in order that the elements are shown in the formula.

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