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- Definition of S2O3
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: S2O3 is commonly referred to as thiosulfate.
1.1.2 English name: S2O3 is called Thiosulfate in English.
1.2. Atomic composition: S2O3 is composed of 2 sulfur atoms and 3 oxygen atoms.
1.3. Atomic weight: The atomic weight of S2O3 is 112.14 atomic mass units (u).
1.3.1 Molecular structure: The S2O3 molecule consists of 2 sulfur atoms and 3 oxygen atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: S2O3 forms the thiosulfate ion S2O3^2− in solution.
- Properties of S2O3
2.1 Physical properties of S2O3
State: Solid
Color: Colorless
Smell: Odorless
PH level: Not determined
2.2 Chemical properties of S2O3: S2O3 typically reacts with metal ions to form thiosulfate salts. Notably, S2O3 reacts with Ag+ ions to produce Ag2S.
- Common chemical equations involving S2O3
- Preparation of S2O3
4.1 Laboratory preparation of S2O3: In the lab, S2O3 is usually prepared from the reaction of SO2 with KOH.
4.2 Industrial preparation of S2O3: In industry, S2O3 is typically produced from sulfur and oxygen during the sulfur burning process.