oxidation numbers Flashcards by gina glover

Q

elements

A

always 0

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Q

simple ions

A

charge

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F (in a compound)

A

always -1

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O (in a compound)

A

-2
except
-bonded to F
-peroxide ion (-1)

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H (in a compound)

A

+1

except when bonded to a metal (-1)

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Cl (in a compound)

A

-1

except when bonded to F/O/N

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compound/complex ion

A

overall charge = sum of oxidation numbers

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