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A new element Z was discovered. It formed a compound with sulfur to be Z3N2. What is the oxidation number of element Z in this compound?

A) +1
B) +2
C) +3
D) +5
E) +6

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Answer:

B

Explanation:


Z^(2)N^(3)

Cross 3 and 2

Z has 2 and and N have 3

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