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What is the average oxidation number of the four sulfur atoms in the species S4O6?
What is the average oxidation number of the four sulfur atoms in the species S4O6?
- 2
- 4.5
- 2.5 (correct)
- 3
When an element shows a fractional oxidation state in a compound, what should be understood about this value?
When an element shows a fractional oxidation state in a compound, what should be understood about this value?
- It indicates a mistake in the compound's formula.
- It is always exactly half of the total oxidation state.
- It represents the highest possible oxidation state.
- It is the average oxidation number. (correct)
Which term is used to describe compounds like Fe3O4 and Mn3O4 that exhibit fractional oxidation states?
Which term is used to describe compounds like Fe3O4 and Mn3O4 that exhibit fractional oxidation states?
- Fractional mixtures
- Mixed oxides (correct)
- Redox oxides
- Fractionated compounds
What is the oxidation state of oxygen in O2+?
What is the oxidation state of oxygen in O2+?
When writing equations for oxidation-reduction reactions using the oxidation number method, why is it important to know the formulas of reactants and products?
When writing equations for oxidation-reduction reactions using the oxidation number method, why is it important to know the formulas of reactants and products?
In which species does each sulfur atom have an individual oxidation state of +5?
In which species does each sulfur atom have an individual oxidation state of +5?
What can we conclude about the idea of fractional oxidation state based on the text?
What can we conclude about the idea of fractional oxidation state based on the text?
'The reality is revealed by structures only.' What does this statement imply about determining oxidation states?
'The reality is revealed by structures only.' What does this statement imply about determining oxidation states?
'Oxidation Number Method' is best illustrated by following which steps?
'Oxidation Number Method' is best illustrated by following which steps?
'Fe3O4' is an example of a compound with what specific characteristic?
'Fe3O4' is an example of a compound with what specific characteristic?
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