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16 Oxidation Numbers SAQ1

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Define oxidation number :

oxidation number is the charge that an atom appears to have when the electrons are distributed according to certain rules.

What is the sum of the oxidation numbers of all atoms in a neutral molecule?

zero

What is the oxidation number of oxygen in a peroxide?

-1

What is the oxidation number of copper in a compound where it is bonded to an electronegative atom?

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What is the oxidation number of a Group 1 element in a compound?

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In a compound, what is the oxidation number of an alkali metal when bonded to a more electronegative atom?

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What is the oxidation number of chlorine when bonded to oxygen in a compound?

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What is the oxidation number of iron in a compound where it is bonded to a more electronegative atom?

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What is the oxidation number of oxygen when bonded to fluorine in a compound?