Oxidation State Rules Flashcards
1
Q
Fluorine
A
Always -1
2
Q
Hydrogen
A
+1 with nonmetals
-1 with metals
3
Q
Oxygen
A
Usually -2 unless in a peroxide (then -1)
4
Q
Group IA
A
Usually +1
5
Q
Group IIA
A
Usually +2
6
Q
Group VIIA
A
Usually -1
7
Q
Group VI
A
Usually -2
8
Q
Group VA
A
Usually -3
9
Q
Atoms in elemental state
A
0
10
Q
Atoms in monatomic ions
A
Equal to their charge
