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Can a element have more than one oxidation number?
Yes, an element can have multiple oxidation numbers. The oxidation number of an element can vary depending on the compound it is in and its chemical environment. For example, the oxidation number of iron can be +2 or +3 in different compounds.
What is the oxidation state of an element?
In chemistry, the oxidation state is a number assigned to an element as an indicator of the degree of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound."The charge an element would have if it were an ion "Oxidation state is the same as the oxidation number. It is an indicator of the degree of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound.
Where is the oxidation number in the periodic table?
The oxidation number is not specifically listed on the periodic table. Oxidation numbers are assigned based on rules and guidelines that depend on the chemical properties and bonding of each element. Different elements can have multiple oxidation states, which can vary depending on the compound or molecule in which they are found.
What do the oxidation number of 2 and -2 imply?
An oxidation number of 2 means the ion has two more protons than electrons. An oxidation number of -2 means the ion has two more electrons than protons.
Do elements in the s or p block generally have only one common oxidation number while d elements can have more than one possible oxidation number?
pretty much that is correct. although lead (Pb) is and example of of a +2 or +4 element and Arsenic (As) is a +3 or +5 element
Do elements in the s or p block generally have one common oxidation number?
No, this is not the case. Firstly, a simple substance (pure element) always has oxidation number 0. Then there is the fact that when combining with an element more electronegative than the element in question it will tend to have a positive oxidation number while if the element is more electropositive it will tend to have a negative oxidation number.Nitrogen is a good example:-3 in NH3-2 in N2H4-1 in NH2OH0 in N2+1 in N2O+2 in NO+3 in NaNO2+4 in NO2+5 in HNO3Other elements are not as versatile as nitrogen, but a typical non-metal will show all odd or even oxidation numbers over a range of 8 units, as well as zero, while a typical metal will show all odd or even oxidation numbers between 0 and its valence.The elements that do show only one common oxidation number (other than zero) are all of the s-block elements and fluorine and oxygen.
Why some elements has more than one oxidation number?
An element in which there are at least two almost equally energetic highest energy electrons can have more than one oxidation number, because some reagents will involve only one of these high energy electrons and other reagents or reaction conditions may involve more than one.
When naming a transition metal that has more than one oxidation number the numeric value of the oxidation number is indicated by a?
Roman Numeral
Oxidation numbers N2O5?
In N2O5, nitrogen has an oxidation number of +4 since it is more electronegative than oxygen and typically shows a range of -3 to +5. The oxidation number of oxygen in N2O5 is -2, since it is usually -2 in compounds, unless bonded to a more electronegative element.
What does the roman numeral tell about an element?
Roman numerals are used to identify the oxidation state of transition metals with more than one possible oxidation state.
Why do nonmetals have a negative oxidation number?
Nonmetals tend to gain electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration and become more like noble gases. This results in a negative oxidation number because they gain electrons rather than lose them.
Can fluorine have a plus 1 oxidation number?
No. Fluorine has only two oxidation states. 0 in F2 and -1 in fluoride ion
