oxidation state rules Flashcards by Faisal Aleem | Brainscape

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What is the sum of any element in its standard state

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0

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What is the sum of oxidation states in a neutral molecule

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0

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What are the oxidation states of group 1/2 metals

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+1/+2

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What is the oxidation state of flourine

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-1

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What is the oxidation state of hydrogen

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+1 when bonded to something more electronegative than carbon -1 when bonded to an atom less electronegative than carbon, and 0 when bonded to carbon

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oxygen oxidation state

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-2 unless it is in a peroxide (-1)

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oxidation state of halogens

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-1

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