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Oxidation Numbers Rules Flashcards

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What is the oxidation state of hydrogen in a compound and what is the exception?

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It is usually +1
Unless it’s bonded with a metal —> then it becomes -1 (hydrides)

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What is the oxidation state of fluorine in a compound?

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1

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What is the oxidation number of oxygen in a peroxide?

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-1

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What is the oxidation number of oxygen when it is bonded to fluorine?

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+1

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What are the oxidation states of chlorine, bromine and iodine and what are the exceptions?

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Usually -1
Except when in a compound with oxygen

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