oxidation state rules Flashcards
1
Q
uncombined elements
A
0
2
Q
monatomic ions
A
charge
3
Q
compounds
A
sum of oxidation state = overall charge
4
Q
group 1 metals
A
+1
5
Q
group 2 metals
A
+2
6
Q
fluorine
A
-1
7
Q
hydrogen in a compound
A
+1
8
Q
oxygen in a compound
A
-2
9
Q
chlorine in a compound
A
-1
