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For a neutral molecule, the oxidation states of the individual atoms must add up to
Chapter 16, Problem 8Q(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
For a neutral molecule, the oxidation states of the individual atoms must add up to _____.
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QUESTION:
For a neutral molecule, the oxidation states of the individual atoms must add up to _____.
ANSWER:Solution 8Q :
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Oxidation state, also called as oxidation number is the indicator of the degree of oxidation, i.e degree of losing of electrons of an atom in the chemical compound. Oxidation state or numbers are helpful in balancing chemical equations such as redox equations. Oxidation numbers are either positive, negative or zero.