Question

calculate the oxidation state of Cl

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The oxidation number of simple ions is equal to the charge on the ion. The oxidation number of sodium in the Na+ ion is +1, for example, and the oxidation number of chlorine in the Cl- ion is -1.

Knowing that Oxygen (O) will always have an oxidation state of -2, can help us find the oxidation number for the Chlorine (Cl) in each ion. 1) Oxygen is -2, the total charge is -1, so Chlorine is -1 - (-2)= +1

Answer 2

Answer:

+5

Explanation:

Actually like na has 1 valence electrons therefore it's oxidation state is +1 similarly oxygen oxidation state is +2 so chlorine is +5