Question

oxidation number of sulphur in H2S

Answer 1

Let oxidation number be x
So
2 + x =0
x = -2

Answer 2

Hi there!!

The Oxidation number of S in H2S is:

H2S   =>  2 (1) + 1(X) = 0
          =>  2   +    X      = 0
                        
               Therefore, X = -2.

The sum of the oxidation numbers in a compound must equal zero.

In the compound hydrogen sulphide, H2S, the two hydrogen atoms have an oxidation number of +1, for a total of +2.

Therefore, the oxidation number of sulphur in the compound is -2, and the sum of the oxidation numbers is 0.

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