Question

what do mean by oxidation number of an element?

Answer 1

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Each atom that participates in an oxidation- reduction reaction (q.v.) is assigned an oxidation number that reflects its ability to acquire, donate, or share electrons



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Answer 2

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The oxidation state, sometimes referred to as oxidation number, describes degree of oxidation (loss of electrons) of an atom in a chemical compound.........
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