In chemistry, disulfate or pyrosulfate is the anion with the molecular formula S₂O²⁻₇. Disulfate is the IUPAC name. It has a dichromate-like structure and can be visualised as two corner-sharing SO₄ tetrahedra, with a bridging oxygen atom. In this anion, sulfur has an oxidation state of +6. Disulfate is the conjugate base of the hydrogen disulfate ion HS₂O⁻₇, which in turn is the conjugate base of disulfuric acid.
Explanation:
In chemistry, disulfate or pyrosulfate is the anion with the molecular formula S 2O2− 7. Disulfate is the IUPAC name. It has a dichromate -like structure and can be visualised as two corner-sharing SO 4 tetrahedra, with a bridging oxygen atom. In this anion, sulfur has an oxidation state of +6.
Look at the periodic table to find the charge on atoms. Magnesium is +2 and Nitrogen is -3. Since there are two nitrogen charge 2*-3 = -6 there needs to be 3 Mg then (3*2+ = 6+) to pair with the two nitrogen. 3 Mg(+2) + 2 N(-3) = Mg3N2
