Rules for assigning oxidation numbers to elements
- Created by: Lauren Brixey
- Created on: 06-11-13 17:20
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Rule 1: The oxidation number of an element in its free (uncombined) state is zero — for example, Al(s) or Zn(s). This is also true for elements found in nature as diatomic (two-atom) elements and for sulfur, found as: S8
Rule 2: The oxidation number of a monatomic…
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