Oxidation Numbers

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What is the oxidation number of carbon (C) in methane (CH₄)?

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-4

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What is the sum of all oxidation numbers in a neutral compound?

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0

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What is the oxidation number of iron (Fe) in iron(II) oxide (FeO)?

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+2

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Which of the following is NOT an ionic compound: NaCl, NH₃, Fe₂O₃, HCl?

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NH₃

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What is the oxidation number of oxygen (O) in carbon dioxide (CO₂)?

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-2

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Define oxidation number.

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The oxidation number is a measure of the degree of oxidation of an atom in a substance, indicating the number of electrons lost or gained.

Front

What is the oxidation number of hydrogen (H) in most compounds?

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+1

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What is the oxidation number of oxygen (O) in peroxides?

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-1

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What is the oxidation number of sodium (Na) in sodium chloride (NaCl)?

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+1

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What is the oxidation number of chlorine (Cl) in NaCl?

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-1