Oxidation State Rules Flashcards
1
Q
Oxidation number of an element
A
0
2
Q
Oxidation number of a simple ion
A
Equal to charge
3
Q
Oxidation number of a ionic compound
A
Total = 0
4
Q
Oxidation number of group 1 elements in a compound
A
+1
5
Q
Oxidation number of group 2 elements in a compound
A
+2
6
Q
Oxidation number of fluoride
A
Always -1
7
Q
Oxidation number of oxygen in a compound
A
Usually -2 (peroxides = -1, with fluorides = +1)
8
Q
Oxidation number of hydrogen in a compound
A
Usually +1, with metals= -1)
