Please help 15 points What is the change in electrons for nitrogen in the following reaction? S + NO3 --> SO2 + NO

Arctodus asked Feb 8, 2022

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Please help 15 points

What is the change in electrons for nitrogen in the
following reaction?
S + NO3 --> SO2 + NO

Arctodus asked Feb 8, 2022

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Nitrogen gained 4 electrons.

Because Nitrogen's redox number went from +6 to +2, it must have gained 4 electrons (-4) in order to achieve this number. Thus, Nitrogen is reduced.

Vilanovi answered Feb 14, 2022

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