1.1 Flashcards by Lois Vobe

Q

The oxidation number of an

uncombined element is

A

0

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

The sum of the oxidation numbers in a compound is

A

0

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

In an ion, the sum equals

A

The overall charge

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

The oxidation number of oxygen is

A

-2

Except with fluorine or in peroxides

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

The oxidation number of hydrogen is

A

+1

Except in metal hydrides

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What does an ionic equation focus on

A

The changes taking place

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is a spectator ion

A

Any ions that do not change during a reaction

Left out of ionic equations

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly