How to determine oxidation numbers

Determination of Oxidation Numbers

 

The video explains how to determine oxidation numbers elements polyatomic ions. Oxidation numbers are helpful in balancing equations using oxidation number method or half reaction method or ion electron method. This video is an introductory video. It is for beginners. This video is one easy way to get all the rules in one place. How determine oxidation numbers elements polyatomic ions

A quiz to test your knowledge on oxidation number determination

1. Which of the following is a False statement?

 
 
 
 
 

2. Which substance is being oxidized in the following reaction?
2 HCl(aq) + Zn(s) → ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)

 
 
 
 
 

3. What is the oxidation number of Cr in K2Cr2O7?

 
 
 
 
 

4. What is the oxidation number of Cl in HClO2?

 
 
 
 
 

5. What is the oxidation number of Mn in MnO4

 
 
 
 
 

6. What is the oxidation number of O in O2F2

 
 
 
 
 

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How to determine  oxidation numbers  elements polyatomic ions.

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