Question

CHEMISTRY Oxidation numbers and types of lons ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Oxidation number is the number of charge on atoms.

Explanation:

Oxidation number : It is the number of positive or negative charges possessed by a charged atom, ion or molecule. Oxidation number decreases in case of reduction while when oxidation of an atom takes place, the value of oxidation number increases.

Types of ions : In chemistry, there are basically two types of ions: Cations and anions. When a neutral atom loses electrons, positive charge is developed on it and it is termed as cation. In case an atom accepts an electron, it turns into anion