oxidation numbers Flashcards
1
Q
Group 1 metals
A
Always +1
2
Q
Group 2 metals
A
Always +2
3
Q
Oxygen
A
Usually -2 Peroxides and F2O (see below)
4
Q
Hydrogen
A
Usually +1 Metal hydrides (-1) (see below)
5
Q
Fluorine
A
Always -1
6
Q
Chlorine
A
usually -1 Compounds with O or F (see below)
The reasons for the exceptions