Bonding and Oxidation

Which group of the periodic table is composed of inert (not reactive) gases with 8 valence electrons?

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

• halogens

• noble gases

What is the typical oxidation number for all elements in the Alkali Metals group?

• +1
• +2
• +3
• +4

What is the typical oxidation number of the Noble Gases?

• +2
• -3
• -1
• 0

Which of the following has an oxidation number of +3?

• oxygen
• lead
• calcium
• aluminum

What is the typical oxidation state of Chlorine?

• -1

• -2

• +2

• +1

What group on the Periodic Table of Elements have a typical oxidation state of +2?

• Alkali Metals

• Halogens

• Boron Group

• Alkaline Earth Metals

Which group on the Periodic Table has varying oxidation states?

• Alkaline Earth Metals

• Transition Metals

• Noble Gases

• Carbon Group

What were the oxidation states for the following elements in this compound?

KBr

• - 1 and +2

• -1 and +3

• - 1 and + 1

• -1 and 0

What are the appropriate oxidation states for the elements in the following compound?

Al₂O₃

• Al - 2

  O + 3

• Al +3

  O - 2

• Al -2

  O -2

• Al -3

  O +2

What is the following an example of?

SO₄^-2

• Polyester Ion

• Polyester Ion

• Polyatomic Ion

• Polyanamorphic Ion