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What is the reason for the use of Roman numerals in the names of transition metal compounds?
What is the reason for the use of Roman numerals in the names of transition metal compounds?
The reason is that transition metal elements show variable valency.
What is meant by the oxidation number of an element in a compound?
What is meant by the oxidation number of an element in a compound?
It is a number given to show whether an element has been oxidised or reduced.
What happens to the oxidising agent during a redox reaction?
What happens to the oxidising agent during a redox reaction?
It loses electrons.
What is the definition of oxidation in the context of redox reactions?
What is the definition of oxidation in the context of redox reactions?
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What is the function of transition metals in their compounds?
What is the function of transition metals in their compounds?
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