Redox, Electrode Potentials and Transition Metals Flashcards by David Fairclough | Brainscape

Q

What is the oxidation state of an element?

A

Zero

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Is the sign for an oxidation number placed before or after the number?

A

Before e.g -2

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What is the oxidation state of oxygen in peroxides?

A

-1

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What is the oxidation state of hydrogen in metal hydrides?

A

-1

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What is the oxidation state of oxygen when it’s bonded to Fluorine?

A

+2

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What do roman numerals represent when put after an element? E.g. Iron(II)

A

<h1>Oxidation number</h1>

Iron(II) represents Fe²⁺ with oxidation number +2

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What is oxidation in terms of electron transfer?

A

A species loses electrons.

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