9 Questions
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?
+2
What is the oxidation number of a Group 1 element in a compound?
+1
In a compound, what is the oxidation number of an alkali metal when bonded to a more electronegative atom?
+1
What is the oxidation number of chlorine when bonded to oxygen in a compound?
-1
What is the oxidation number of iron in a compound where it is bonded to a more electronegative atom?
+2 or +3 or +6
What is the oxidation number of oxygen when bonded to fluorine in a compound?
+2
Learn about the rules and concepts of oxidation numbers, including their application to transition metals such as chromium, manganese, iron, and copper. Test your understanding of oxidation states and their relationships with ion charges.
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