Oxidation Numbers

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What is the oxidation number of Germanium (Ge)?

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4

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Which element does Hydrogen (H) most likely bond with?

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Fluorine (F)

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What are the possible oxidation numbers of Chlorine (Cl)?

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1-, -1

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What is the oxidation number of Magnesium (Mg)?

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2+, +2

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What is the oxidation number of Hydrogen (H)?

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+1, 1+

Front

Define oxidation number.

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The oxidation number is a measure of the degree of oxidation of an atom in a substance, indicating the number of electrons lost or gained.

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What is the oxidation number of Oxygen (O) in most compounds?

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-2

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What is the oxidation number of Alkali metals in compounds?

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+1

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What is the oxidation number of Alkaline earth metals in compounds?

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+2

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How do you determine the oxidation number of an element in a compound?

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By using the known oxidation states of other elements in the compound and applying the rules of oxidation states.