formulae and equations 1.1 Flashcards
1
Q
what are the oxidation rule about elements
A
oxidation state = 0
2
Q
what is the oxidation rule about charged compounds
A
oxidation state = charge
3
Q
what is the oxidation rule about hydrogen
A
has oxidation number of +1 except in metal hydrides -1
4
Q
what is the oxidation rule about oxygen
A
oxidation number of -2 except in peroxides and F3O its -1
5
Q
rules of oxidation numbers in a neutral compound
A
all numbers add up to = 0