Explanation The oxidation number of chemical species can be assigned by following a general rule. They are: The oxidation number of an elemental compound is zero. The oxidation number of oxygen is -2. For a neutral compound, the total sum of the oxidation number is zero. For ionic compounds, the total sum of oxidation number is equal to its charge.

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Chapter 20.2, Problem 16LC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The general rule that must be followed to assign the oxidation number of chemicals is to be determined.

Concept introduction: The zero, positive or negative numbers that are assigned to an atom for indicating its degree of oxidation and reduction is the oxidation number. This number indicates the number of electrons that are either gained or lost during the bond formation in a chemical compound.

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The oxidation number of chemical species can be assigned by following a general rule. They are:

The oxidation number of an elemental compound is zero.
The oxidation number of oxygen is -2.
For a neutral compound, the total sum of the oxidation number is zero.
For ionic compounds, the total sum of oxidation number is equal to its charge.

Chapter 20.2, Problem 15SP

Chapter 20.2, Problem 17LC

Chapter 20 Solutions

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