Chemistry: Matter and Change
Chemistry: Matter and Change
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Author: Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom
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Chapter 22, Problem 3STP
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Interpretation:

The oxidation numbers of the elements in CuSO4 needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

In a chemical combination, oxidation number is defined as number that is assigned to an element that represents the number of electrons gained or lost by an elements’ atom in compound.

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Answer to Problem 3STP

Correct Answer: Option (a)

Explanation of Solution

Reason for correct option: The given compound is CuSO4. It is an ionic compound which dissociates as follows:

CuSO4Cu2++SO42

Thus, the oxidation number of Cu is +2.

Generally, the oxidation number of O is -2. Therefore, the oxidation number of S can be calculated as follows:

SO42

Let the value be x thus,

x+4(2)=2

On calculating,

x+4(2)=2x8=2x=2+8=+6

Thus, the oxidation number of S is +6.

Therefore, the oxidation number of Cu is +2, S is +6 and O is -2. The correct option is (a).

Chapter 22 Solutions

Chemistry: Matter and Change

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