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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Al2(SO4)3 What is the oxidation number of the positively charge ion AND the negatively charged ion

OpenStudy (aaronq):

what charge does the polyatomic ion, SO4, carry?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it -2?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

yes it is, so to balance the charges whats the oxidation/charge on Al

OpenStudy (anonymous):

+3 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What do you mean by balance

OpenStudy (aaronq):

3 is right by balance i mean cancel out the charges because the compound is neutral

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Then what?

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