Oxidation numbers Flashcards
1
Q
Elements
A
All elements in their natural state have an oxidation number of zero
2
Q
Compound
A
The sum of oxidation numbers of atoms/ions in a neutral compound add up to zero
3
Q
Ion
A
The oxidation number of an ion adds up to the charge of the ion
4
Q
Group 1,2,3
A
The oxidation numbers of group 1,2,3 are +1,+2,+3
5
Q
Fluorine
A
Fluorine is always -1
6
Q
Hydrogen
A
Hydrogen is usually +1
7
Q
Oxygen
A
Oxygen is usually -2
8
Q
Chlorine
A
Chlorine is usually -1
