Oxidation States: The Rules (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards
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Oxidation state definition
Oxidation state definition
Hypothetical charge if all bonds were completely ionic
Oxidation state of uncombined elements
Oxidation state of uncombined elements
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Oxidation state of monatomic ion
Oxidation state of monatomic ion
Equal to the charge on the ion
Sum of oxidation states in neutral compound
Sum of oxidation states in neutral compound
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Sum of oxidation states in polyatomic ion
Sum of oxidation states in polyatomic ion
Equal to overall charge of the ion
