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Oxidation Numbers in Compounds

Oxidation Numbers in Compounds

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video tutorial explains how to determine the oxidation numbers for sodium carbonate (Na2CO3). It begins by identifying the oxidation numbers for sodium and oxygen using periodic table rules. Sodium, being in group one, has a +1 oxidation number, while oxygen typically has a -2 oxidation number. The tutorial then uses the principle that the sum of oxidation numbers in a neutral compound is zero to find the unknown oxidation number for carbon. By setting up an equation, it is determined that carbon has an oxidation number of +4. The video concludes with a recap of the steps taken to find the oxidation numbers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the oxidation number of sodium in sodium carbonate?

0

-1

+2

+1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we need to determine the oxidation number of carbon separately?

It is not listed in the general rules.

It is always negative.

It is always zero.

It is the same as sodium.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical oxidation number of oxygen in compounds?

+1

-2

-1

+2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why must the sum of oxidation numbers in a neutral compound be zero?

To ensure the compound is stable.

To balance the equation.

To satisfy the neutrality of the compound.

To match the periodic table.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many sodium atoms are present in sodium carbonate?

3

2

4

1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the oxidation number of carbon in sodium carbonate?

+5

+4

+2

+3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do we calculate the oxidation number of carbon in sodium carbonate?

By using a chemical formula.

By balancing the total oxidation numbers to zero.

By using the periodic table.

By assuming it is zero.

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