Rules of redox Flashcards
1
Q
What is the oxidation number of an uncombine element?
A
0
2
Q
What is the oxidation number of all the atoms in a molecule added up to?
A
0
3
Q
What is the oxidation number of a simple ion?
A
The charge of the ion
4
Q
What is the oxidation number of the atoms in a molecular ion?
A
Add up to the charge
5
Q
What is the oxidation number of group 1 metals?
A
+ 1
6
Q
What is the oxidation number of group 2 metals?
A
+ 2
7
Q
What is the oxidation number of group 3 metals?
A
+ 3
8
Q
What is the oxidation number of a fluorine atom?
A
- 1
9
Q
What is the oxidation number of a hydrogen atom?
A
+ 1
10
Q
What is the oxidation number of a oxygen atom?
A
- 2
