8.1.3 - Rules for Assigning Oxidation States
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What is the oxidation state of Na in NaCl?
💡 Hint: Think about the charge of Na.
Determine the oxidation state of O in water (H₂O).
💡 Hint: Recall that hydrogen is typically +1.
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What is the oxidation state of a monatomic ion?
💡 Hint: Think about what a monatomic ion consists of.
Is the oxidation state of oxygen in H₂O -2?
💡 Hint: Recall the general rules for oxygen.
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Determine the oxidation states of all elements in the compound K₂Cr₂O₇.
💡 Hint: Use the sum of the oxidation states to ensure overall neutrality.
Consider the compound NH₄Cl. What are the oxidation states of nitrogen and chlorine?
💡 Hint: Analyze the charges from the ammonium and chloride ions.
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