Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0132525763
ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 20 - Oxidation-Reduction Reactions - Standardized Test Prep - Page 725: 11

Answer

Sulfur tends to gains TWO electrons - to fill its valence shell of 6 electrons to make a full octet of 8 electrons. This means its a reduction, and therefore the ION should be larger in size as shown in the picture.

Work Step by Step

Sulfur tends to gains TWO electrons - to fill its valence shell of 6 electrons to make a full octet of 8 electrons. This means its a reduction, and therefore the ION should be larger in size as shown in the picture.
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