Question

Can oxidation state be negative?discuss.

Answer 1

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Oxidation numbers can be positive, negative, or zero, and they are assigned to atoms. The oxidation number indicates whether or not an atom undergoes oxidation (positive) or reduction (negative). ... The oxidation number of an ion is the same as its charge. The oxidation number of metals is +1 in Group 1 and +2 in Group 2.

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