ANSWERS: Formula writing and nomenclature of inorganic compounds 1. Determine the oxidation number of S in each of the following compounds: a) Na2S2O3 ans. a) +2 b) H2SO3 b) +4 c) SO2 c) +4 d) K2S2O4 d) +3 e) Al2S3 e) -2 f) BaS2O8 f) +7 2. Name the following compounds.