Oxidation state rules Flashcards
1
Q
Oxidation state - Oxygen
A
-2 (except peroxides = -1, OF2 = +2)
2
Q
Oxidation state - Hydrogen
A
+1 (except metallic hydrides=-1)
3
Q
Oxidation state - Chlorine
A
-1 (except in compounds with F&O where it has positive values)
4
Q
Oxidation state - Fluorine
A
-1
5
Q
Oxidation state - Group 1
A
+1
6
Q
Oxidation state - Group 2
A
+2
7
Q
Oxidation state - Aluminium
A
+3
