Question

What is mean by oxidation state

Answer 1

the state of an element or ion in a compound with regard to the electrons gained or lost by the element or ion in the reaction that formed the compound, expressed as a positive or negative number indicating the ionic charge of the element or ion. Expand. Also called oxidation number.

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Answer 2

Oxidation state is the number assigned to an element of how much electrons are lost during a chemical reaction.

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