Question

Why are metals present with negative oxidation numbers?

Answer 1

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Oxygen has a -2 charge, which means it gained two electrons. If an atom loses electrons, its oxidation number is positive, so we can say that this atom undergoes oxidation. If an atom gains electrons, its oxidation number isnegative, so we can say that the atom undergoes reduction.

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