8.1.2 - Oxidation States (Oxidation Numbers)
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What is oxidation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the charge during oxidation.
What is the oxidation state of oxygen in most compounds?
💡 Hint: Consider the common compounds you know.
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What happens during oxidation?
💡 Hint: Think about what is happening to the electrons in the process.
True or False: The oxidation state of an element in its pure form is 0.
💡 Hint: Consider whether the element is bonded with anything else.
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Given the half-reaction Cr₂O₇²⁻ + 14H⁺ + 6e⁻ → 2Cr³⁺ + 7H₂O, determine oxidation states of chromium and oxygen.
💡 Hint: Remember to consider the overall charge balance in the ion.
Combine the two half-reactions: C₂O₄²⁻ → 2CO₂ + 2e⁻ and MnO₄⁻ + 8H⁺ + 5e⁻ → Mn²⁺ + 4H₂O. What is the overall balanced reaction?
💡 Hint: Make sure to equalize the number of electrons transferred in each half-reaction.
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