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transition metals have variable oxidation states
The oxidation number of non-metals can vary depending on the element and the compound it is in. Generally, non-metals tend to have negative oxidation numbers when they form compounds with metals, but they can also have positive oxidation numbers when they form compounds with other non-metals.
Group 1 or alkali metals (+1 oxidation number). Group 2 or alkaline earth metals (+2 oxidation number).
No, not all metals have two oxidation numbers. Some metals may have multiple oxidation numbers depending on the bonding situation and the compounds they form.
Rust, oxidation, begins at the surface of iron or steel, and actually penetrates, changing the chemistry of an increasing portion of the metal, and weakening it as it progresses.*Rust usually refers, specifically, to the oxidation of iron. The general term, for all metals, is corrosion. Corrosion occurs with other metals as well, but the mechanisms and results differ according to the metals and the nature of the reactants involved.
Yes, metals can have positive oxidation numbers when they lose electrons to form cations. However, metals typically do not have negative oxidation numbers since they usually do not gain electrons to form anions.
The oxidation numbers for elements in Group 1A (alkali metals) are typically +1. For elements in Group 2A (alkaline earth metals), the oxidation number is typically +2.
No, the can only have positive oxidation numbers
The question should be either 'alkali metals' or 'alkaline earth metals'. For alkali metals or group 1 elements, the oxidation number is +1 (note. hyddrogen can have +1 and -1). For alkaline earth metals, the oxidation number is +2 In addition all these elements will have an oxidation number of 0 in their elemental form
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The oxidation number in atomic sulfur is 0. With other non metals, it produces many ions where its oxidation number varies from -2 to +6. The oxidation number of sulfide ion (which is produced usually with ions from metals) is -2.
Not all metals have a number in parentheses. The number in parentheses typically indicates the oxidation state of the metal in a compound, which is relevant for transition metals that can exhibit multiple oxidation states. However, many metals, especially those in groups like alkali and alkaline earth metals, commonly have a fixed oxidation state and may not require such notation.