9C.1 oxidation number
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9C.1 oxidation number
Im having trouble figuring out the oxidation states? Can anyone explain how to find these? Thanks!
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Re: 9C.1 oxidation number
Oxidation numbers can be calculated through the expected charges of elements found by their positions on the periodic table. For example, halogens have an expected charge of -1, elements in group 16 have an expected charge of -2, alkali metals have an expected charge of +1, etc.
Look at a neutral compound like FeO. Since we know O has a -2 charge, we can assume that Fe has a +2 charge in order to make the compound neutral.
Hope that helps!
Look at a neutral compound like FeO. Since we know O has a -2 charge, we can assume that Fe has a +2 charge in order to make the compound neutral.
Hope that helps!
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Re: 9C.1 oxidation number
Cassidy Chiong 2J wrote:Oxidation numbers can be calculated through the expected charges of elements found by their positions on the periodic table. For example, halogens have an expected charge of -1, elements in group 16 have an expected charge of -2, alkali metals have an expected charge of +1, etc.
Look at a neutral compound like FeO. Since we know O has a -2 charge, we can assume that Fe has a +2 charge in order to make the compound neutral.
Hope that helps!
Thank you!
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