Oxidation Numbers Flashcards
Define an Oxidation Number.
A measure of the number of electrons that an atom uses to bond with atoms of another element.
What is the Oxidation Number of elements?
0
What is the overall Oxidation number in Ions
The charge on that ion.
What is the overall Oxidation Number for Carbonate?
-2
What is the overall Oxidation number for Magnesium Sulphate?
0
What is the overall Oxidation number for compounds?
0
In a compound, what is the Oxidation number for Oxygen?
-2
In a compound, what is the Oxidation number for Hydrogen?
+1
What is the Oxidation number for Group 1 elements?
+1
What is the Oxidation number for Li?
+1
What is the Oxidation number for Group 2 elements?
+2
What is the Oxidation number for Magnesium?
+2
What is the Oxidation number for Group 7 elements?
-1
What is the Oxidation number for F?
-1
What does the Roman Numeral in Compounds show?
It shows the Oxidation number of the element before it.
What is the oxidation number of Iron in Iron (III) Chloride?
3
In terms of electrons, Oxidation is?
The loss of electrons
In terms of electrons, Oxidation is?
The gain of electrons
What is Oxidation?
Oxidation is an increase in the Oxidation number
What is Reduction?
Reduction is a decrease in the Oxidation number
