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Assign an oxidation state to each atom in each compound.(a) NaCl(b) CaF2(c) SO2(d) H2S
Chapter 16, Problem 47P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Assign an oxidation state to each atom in each compound.
(a) \(\mathrm{NaCl}\)
(b) \(\mathrm{CaF}_2\)
(c) \(\mathrm{SO}_2\)
(d) \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}\)
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QUESTION:
Assign an oxidation state to each atom in each compound.
(a) \(\mathrm{NaCl}\)
(b) \(\mathrm{CaF}_2\)
(c) \(\mathrm{SO}_2\)
(d) \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}\)
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
(a) NaCl
In NaCl the oxidation state of Na is +1 and oxidation state of Cl is -1
In NaCl , the o.s of Na is +1 and let the O.s of Cl is -1
1 + x =0
X= -1 (Cl)