Oxidation numbers Flashcards
1
Q
In a neural compound, what must all the oxidation numbers add up to
A
zero
2
Q
In an ion, what must all the atoms oxidation numbers add up to
A
The charge on the ion
3
Q
Atoms which are elements, (e.g Na, Fe, H2, O2). What is their atoms oxidation number
A
0
4
Q
What is the charge on flourine
A
-1
5
Q
Oxidation number of group 1
A
+1
6
Q
Oxidation number of group 2
A
+2
7
Q
Hydrogen with non metals?
A
+1
8
Q
Hydrogen with metals (or boron)
A
-1
9
Q
Oxygen?
A
-2, (except with fluorine, or when in a peroxide)
