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What is the oxidation state of sodium in sodium metal?
What is the oxidation state of sodium in sodium metal?
What oxidation state is assigned to chlorine in Cl2 gas?
What oxidation state is assigned to chlorine in Cl2 gas?
What is the oxidation state of sulfur in the ion S2−?
What is the oxidation state of sulfur in the ion S2−?
What must the sum of oxidation states equal in a neutral compound?
What must the sum of oxidation states equal in a neutral compound?
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What is the oxidation number of oxygen in a peroxide (O2^2−)?
What is the oxidation number of oxygen in a peroxide (O2^2−)?
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In KMnO4, what is the oxidation state of manganese (Mn)?
In KMnO4, what is the oxidation state of manganese (Mn)?
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When arranging oxidation states, which element is typically assigned a positive oxidation number first?
When arranging oxidation states, which element is typically assigned a positive oxidation number first?
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What is the oxidation state of phosphorus in Na3PO4?
What is the oxidation state of phosphorus in Na3PO4?
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How are oxidation states of atoms in a polyatomic ion determined?
How are oxidation states of atoms in a polyatomic ion determined?
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What is the oxidation number of lithium in LiCl?
What is the oxidation number of lithium in LiCl?
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What is the purpose of assigning an oxidation state to an atom in a substance?
What is the purpose of assigning an oxidation state to an atom in a substance?
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How do oxidation states differ from ionic charges?
How do oxidation states differ from ionic charges?
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What oxidation state is assigned to a pure element?
What oxidation state is assigned to a pure element?
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In the compound NaCl, what happens to the electron when sodium forms Na+?
In the compound NaCl, what happens to the electron when sodium forms Na+?
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Which of the following correctly represents the oxidation state and ionic charge of Na+?
Which of the following correctly represents the oxidation state and ionic charge of Na+?
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How can we track electron distribution in substances without electron transfer?
How can we track electron distribution in substances without electron transfer?
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What concept is crucial for determining oxidation states based on electron transfer?
What concept is crucial for determining oxidation states based on electron transfer?
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Why might it be challenging to identify electron distribution in polar covalent bonds like H2O?
Why might it be challenging to identify electron distribution in polar covalent bonds like H2O?
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Study Notes
Tracking Electron Distribution in Chemical Bonds
- Atoms' tendencies to lose or gain electrons dictate their metallic/non-metallic character.
- Chemical bonds involve electron transfer or distribution.
- Ionic bonding involves electron transfer. In NaCl, sodium loses an electron to chlorine.
- Covalent bonds involve electron sharing. In H₂O, electrons are unequally shared.
Oxidation States: A Tool for Electron Tracking
- Oxidation state (or oxidation number) is a hypothetical charge assigned to an atom in a substance.
- It reflects the degree of electron transfer between atoms.
- It's based on relative electronegativities of elements.
- It's a method to track electron distribution regardless of bond type.
- Oxidation state is different from ionic charge: ionic charge is an actual charge representing lost or gained electrons.
- Oxidation state is hypothetical and is a tool to track electron distribution.
Rules for Assigning Oxidation States
- Pure Element: Oxidation state is 0 (e.g., Na(s), Cl₂(g)). This is because there's no electron transfer within the element itself.
- Monoatomic Ion: Oxidation state equals the ion's charge (e.g., Cu²⁺ = +2, Cl⁻ = -1).
- Neutral Compound: Oxidation states sum to zero. (e.g., LiCl: +1 + (-1) = 0).
- Polyatomic Ion: Oxidation states sum to the ion's charge. (e.g., OH⁻: -2 + 1 = -1).
- Typical Oxidation States: Certain elements have predictable oxidation states: e.g., Group 1 metals (+1), Group 2 metals (+2), Group 17 elements (-1), Oxygen (-2), and Hydrogen (+1). Exceptions to these rules exist (peroxides, metallic hydrides).
Example Applications
- Oxidation state determination using mathematical approach to deduce final value.
- In compounds with multiple elements, assigning assumed oxidation states and setting up equations to find unknowns.
- Examples include KMnO₄ (Potassium Permanganate) and Na₃PO₄ (Sodium Phosphate) illustrating the process to solve for oxidation numbers of relevant elements.
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Description
This quiz explores the concepts of electron distribution and oxidation states in chemical bonding. It covers the differences between ionic and covalent bonds, as well as the rules for assigning oxidation states. Understand how these factors influence the behavior and properties of elements in compounds.
