Question

please help. how to find oxidation state of an element.
with a simple example.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The oxidation number of a free element is always 0.

2. The oxidation number of a monatomic ion equals the charge of the ion.

3. The oxidation number of H is +1, but it is -1 in when combined with less electronegative elements.

4. The oxidation number of O in compounds is usually -2, but it is -1 in peroxides.

Answer 2

Oxidation state of an element always 0