Mastering Oxidation Numbers

Oxidation numbers are used to identify when something is oxidized or reduced in a reaction.

Oxidation numbers can help identify differences in an element, which may behave differently in different compounds.

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<p>$+6$</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$+1$</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$-2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$+6$</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$+5$</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oxidation is a chemical reaction where an atom, ion, or molecule loses electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oxidation number rules are a set of guidelines used to assign oxidation numbers to elements in a chemical formula.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oxidation numbers are assigned to atoms in molecules to show the general distribution of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oxidation numbers are used to help name compounds, write formulas, and balance chemical equations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metals in a glaze are oxidized during the firing process, causing them to change colors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Iron (III) oxide is a compound that forms when iron in a glaze is baked at a high temperature, resulting in a red color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Iron (II) oxide is a compound that forms when iron in a glaze is baked at a lower temperature, resulting in a black color.</p> Signup and view all the answers