what is the oxidation state of Amalgam
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Oxidation state of amalgum is zero because
Mercury is less electropositive, or less likely to donate electrons than Sodium , it takes on the -1 charge in this case. The sum of oxidation numbers in a neutral compound should always add up to zero i.e -1+1 = 0.
Mercury is less electropositive, or less likely to donate electrons than Sodium , it takes on the -1 charge in this case. The sum of oxidation numbers in a neutral compound should always add up to zero i.e -1+1 = 0.
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mam means medam
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