Practice - Periodicity of Valence or Oxidation States
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Practice Questions
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What is valence?
💡 Hint: Think about the electrons involved in bonding.
Define oxidation state.
💡 Hint: Relate this to how electrons are gained or lost.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What oxidation state does oxygen typically exhibit in Na₂O?
💡 Hint: Consider how many electrons oxygen receives from sodium.
True or False: Electronegativity affects the ability of an atom to hold onto its electrons.
💡 Hint: Recall how fluorine acts in the OF₂ molecule.
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Challenge Problems
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Using what you've learned about oxidation states, predict the formula for a compound between aluminum (Al) and chlorine (Cl).
💡 Hint: Balance the charges to find the right ratio.
Describe how understanding oxidation states can aid in predicting whether a reaction will occur between two elements.
💡 Hint: Consider reactions that involve transfer vs. sharing of electrons.
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