Redox Flashcards
1
Q
What is the oxidation state for uncombined elements?
A
0
2
Q
Oxidation state for group 1 and 2 metals?
A
+1
+2
3
Q
Oxidation state for aluminium and Fluorine?
A
+3
-1
4
Q
What is the oxidation state for the rest of group 7 barring aluminium and fluorine?
A
-1
5
Q
Oxidation state of hydrogen and oxygen?
A
+1
-2
6
Q
What are the exceptions to hydrogen’s usual oxidation number?
A
Nah where H= -1
H2O2 H= +1 and O= -1
7
Q
When writing oxidation half equations what side do you write the electrons on?
A
Left side
8
Q
When writing the reduction half equation what side do you write the electrons on?
A
Right side