The formula for the sulfate ion, SO42–. If the term of 'thio' means the replacement of an oxygen by a sulfur, what is the formula for the thiosulfate ion?
A
SO43-
B
SO33-
C
SO32-
D
S2O32-
E
S2O3-
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Understand the concept of 'thio': In chemistry, the prefix 'thio-' indicates the replacement of an oxygen atom with a sulfur atom in a compound.
Identify the original formula: The sulfate ion is represented as \( \text{SO}_4^{2-} \).
Apply the 'thio' concept: Replace one oxygen atom in the sulfate ion with a sulfur atom. This changes the formula from \( \text{SO}_4^{2-} \) to \( \text{S}_2\text{O}_3^{2-} \).
Verify the charge: The charge of the thiosulfate ion remains \( 2- \) because the replacement of an oxygen atom with a sulfur atom does not affect the overall charge of the ion.
Review the options: Compare the derived formula \( \text{S}_2\text{O}_3^{2-} \) with the given options to confirm the correct answer.