Practice Rules for Assigning Oxidation States - 8.1.3 | Chapter 7: Redox Processes | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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8.1.3 - Rules for Assigning Oxidation States

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the oxidation state of Na in NaCl?

💡 Hint: Think about the charge of Na.

Question 2

Easy

Determine the oxidation state of O in water (H₂O).

💡 Hint: Recall that hydrogen is typically +1.

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Question 1

What is the oxidation state of a monatomic ion?

  • Charge of the ion
  • Zero
  • Charge of the element

💡 Hint: Think about what a monatomic ion consists of.

Question 2

Is the oxidation state of oxygen in H₂O -2?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the general rules for oxygen.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Determine the oxidation states of all elements in the compound K₂Cr₂O₇.

💡 Hint: Use the sum of the oxidation states to ensure overall neutrality.

Question 2

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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