Chemistry

The 'n' factor (number of electrons transferred) depends on tracking how many electrons sulfur loses when it goes from a lower oxidation state to a higher one. In $\text{H}_2\text{S}$, sulfur is at $-2$; in $\text{SO}_2$, it's at $+4$. Count the total change per molecule to find how many electrons are released during this oxidation.

The 'n' factor (number of electrons transferred) depends on tracking how many electrons sulfur loses when it goes from a lower oxidation state to a higher one. In $\text{H}_2\text{S}$, sulfur is at $-2$; in $\text{SO}_2$, it's at $+4$. Count the total change per molecule to find how many electrons are released during this oxidation.