Question on Redox reactions

[inpyodakid]

In the PbS compound, sulfur will have an oxidation state of 2- while lead will have one of 2+. If sulfurs oxidation state were to go from 2- to 4+ in a reaction, does this mean sulfur loses 6 electrons in the process?

The equation goes:

2PbS+3O2 -> 2PbO+2SO2

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[BerkReviewTeach]

In the PbS compound, sulfur will have an oxidation state of 2- while lead will have one of 2+. If sulfurs oxidation state were to go from 2- to 4+ in a reaction, does this mean sulfur loses 6 electrons in the process?

The equation goes:

2PbS+3O2 -> 2PbO+2SO2

Yes, sulfur is oxidized by six electrons in that reaction. It's balanced by the reduction of oxygen by 2 elecrtons, which is why there are three times as many oxygen atoms as sulfur atoms.