explain oxidation number
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It is a number assigned to an element in chemical combination which represent the no. of electron lost by an atom of that element in the compound
It is a number assigned to an element in chemical combination which represent the no. of electron lost by an atom of that element in the compound
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Oxidation number or oxidation state of an atom or ion is the number of charges it would carry if electrons were completely transferred.
Metallic elements have only positive oxidation numbers whereas non metallic elements may have either positive or negative oxidation states.
A redox reaction reaction involves simultaneous increase and decrease in an oxidation number.
Metallic elements have only positive oxidation numbers whereas non metallic elements may have either positive or negative oxidation states.
A redox reaction reaction involves simultaneous increase and decrease in an oxidation number.
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