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Any individual atom has an oxidation number of 0.

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Q: Which element has the same oxidation number in all of its known compounds?
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As with any other element, the oxidation number of Cr depends on whether and how it is chemically bonded. The oxidation number of pure elements is arbitrarily defined to be 0. In compounds, Cr has oxidation numbers of +2, +3, and +6, depending on the compound.


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How is an unknown oxidation state of an element within a compound determined?

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What element has more known compounds than any other element?

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