10 Questions
What is the average oxidation number of the four sulfur atoms in the species S4O6?
2.5
When an element shows a fractional oxidation state in a compound, what should be understood about this value?
It is the average oxidation number.
Which term is used to describe compounds like Fe3O4 and Mn3O4 that exhibit fractional oxidation states?
Mixed oxides
What is the oxidation state of oxygen in O2+?
+1/2
When writing equations for oxidation-reduction reactions using the oxidation number method, why is it important to know the formulas of reactants and products?
To balance the equation properly
In which species does each sulfur atom have an individual oxidation state of +5?
S4O6
What can we conclude about the idea of fractional oxidation state based on the text?
It is a useful concept to understand average oxidation numbers.
'The reality is revealed by structures only.' What does this statement imply about determining oxidation states?
Structural formulas are necessary to determine exact oxidation states.
'Oxidation Number Method' is best illustrated by following which steps?
'Step 1: Write down formulas for reactants and products.'
'Fe3O4' is an example of a compound with what specific characteristic?
+3 oxidation state for iron
Learn the rules for calculating oxidation numbers, including how elements in their free state have an oxidation number of zero, and how ions composed of a single atom have oxidation numbers equal to their charges. Practice determining oxidation numbers for various elements and ions.
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