Question

what is the oxidation number of N in NaN3?
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Answer 1

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Since we know that the total charge of the compound is neutral and that sodium has +1 oxidation state we say that nitrogen has an oxidation number of -1/3 in NaN3. +1 + 3(-1/3) = 0 gives the overall state of the compound.


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Answer 2

that sodium has +1 oxidation state we say that nitrogen has an oxidation number of -1/3 in NaN3. +1 + 3(-1/3) = 0 gives the overall state of the compound.