Oxidisation Numbers Flashcards
1
Q
Ions
A
Same as the charge of the Ion
Cl- = -1
2
Q
Uncombined elements
A
Always 0
Fe = 0
3
Q
Oxygen
A
O = -2
However in peroxides = -1
4
Q
Hydrogen
A
H =+1
However in a hydride it’s -1
5
Q
Chlorine
A
Cl = -1
6
Q
Fluorine
A
F = - 1
7
Q
Oxygen
A
O = -2
Unless in a peroxide (O2) where is would be -1