Oxidation Numbers and Compounds

This video tutorial explains how to find the oxidation numbers for LiClO2, a neutral compound. It covers the oxidation states of lithium, chlorine, and oxygen, and demonstrates how to set up and solve an equation to determine the oxidation number of chlorine. The video concludes with a summary of the findings.

What is the overall charge of the compound LiClO2?

• Neutral

• Depends on the environment

• Negative

• Positive

Which group does lithium belong to on the periodic table?

• Group 18

• Group 17

• Group 1

• Group 2

What is the typical oxidation number for oxygen in compounds?

• -1

• +1

• -2

• +2

In the equation set up to find chlorine's oxidation number, what does 'x' represent?

• The oxidation number of lithium

• The oxidation number of chlorine

• The oxidation number of oxygen

• The total charge of the compound

What is the oxidation number of chlorine in LiClO2?

• +4

• +3

• +2

• +1

What should the sum of oxidation numbers in a neutral compound equal?

• +2

• -1

• 0

• +1