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Oxidation number

S in S₈

S is 0 in rhombic sulphur.

Oxidation number

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S0

  1. S₈ is the element on its own, so every S atom is 0.
Rule steps

How to find it

  1. S₈ is the element on its own, so every S atom is 0.
Every atom

All the oxidation numbers in S₈

  • S 08 atoms, element on its own
Questions

S in S₈: quick answers

What is the oxidation number of S in S₈?

S in S₈ (rhombic sulphur) is 0.

How do you find the oxidation number of S in S₈?

S₈ is the element on its own, so every S atom is 0.

Why is S in S₈ 0?

S₈ is the element on its own, and an element that is not combined with another element always has oxidation number 0.

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