Question

4.) what is the difference between sulfate and sulfite? (1 point) \bigcirc one is made up of sulfur and the is made up of silicon \bigcirc sulfate has 4 oxygens and sulfite has 3 \bigcirc they have different charges \bigcirc they are made up of different elements

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• First option: Both sulfate and sulfite contain sulfur, not silicon. Eliminate.
• Second option: Sulfate ion is $\ce{SO_4^{2-}}$ (4 O atoms), sulfite is $\ce{SO_3^{2-}}$ (3 O atoms). This matches.
• Third option: Both have a charge of $2^-$. Eliminate.
• Fourth option: Both are made of S and O. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Sulfate has 4 oxygens and sulfite has 3