Redox Flashcards
1
Q
What does oxidation number mean
A
Number of electrons that an atom uses to bond with atoms of another element
2
Q
What’s the oxidation number of O in H2O2
A
-1
3
Q
What’s the oxidation number of H in hydrides?
A
-1
4
Q
What’s the oxidation number of O in OF2
A
+2
5
Q
What’s an oxyanion?
A
Negative ions containing oxygen and one or more element -ate