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Predominantly, the transition elements, but also hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen. Actually all elements that have reactions can have more than one oxidation number in the sense that their oxidation number is 0 when they are in pure form and usually is some other value when they are in compounds.
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Do all elements in a group have the same oxidation numbers?
There is at least one oxidation number shared by all the elements in a periodic table column, but some of the elements may have more than one oxidation number and some of these additional oxidation numbers may not be possible for all the elements in a column.
Which family has elements that have more than one oxidation number?
transition metals
What is the oxidation numbers of alkaline metals?
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
Are atoms of group 16 elements more likely to gain or lose electrons?
OXYGEN because it has only one oxidation state of -2, all the other elements in the group have multiple oxidation states.
Where is the oxidation number in the periodic table?
The oxidation number is located in the top right-hand corner of each element box; for many elements there is more than one.
Do all elements in a group have the same oxidation numbers?
There is at least one oxidation number shared by all the elements in a periodic table column, but some of the elements may have more than one oxidation number and some of these additional oxidation numbers may not be possible for all the elements in a column.
What elements can have variable oxidation numbers are known as known as what group of elements?
Most elements can have more than one oxidation number, but I think you are looking for the transition elements in groups 3 - 12.
Can an element have more than one oxidation number?
Of course they can have.Many elements have several oxidation numbers.
What is the most common oxidation number for group three on the periodic table?
Generally third A group elements in the periodic table exhibit +3 oxidation state but Boron exhibit negative oxidation state also . The stable oxidation state of Tl is +1. It exhibit +3 also but +1 is more stable than +3. RGUKT IIIT NUZVID N091528
Which family has elements that have more than one oxidation number?
transition metals
What is the oxidation numbers of alkaline metals?
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
Are atoms of group 16 elements more likely to gain or lose electrons?
OXYGEN because it has only one oxidation state of -2, all the other elements in the group have multiple oxidation states.
Where is the oxidation number in the periodic table?
The oxidation number is located in the top right-hand corner of each element box; for many elements there is more than one.
What do Roman Numerals represent in chemistry?
The Roman numeral in the parentheses is the valence or oxidation of the metal that it follows. Transition elements have more than one oxidation number
How do transition metals properties compare with those of elements farther to the left?
The chemical reactivity of transition metals is generally less than that of metals to its left (group 1 and group 2 metals). However, transition metals can exhibit various oxidation states and hence form more number of compounds than group 1 and group 2 elements.
What is the oxidation number of C in HCOH?
Carbon is directly bonded with two hydrogen atoms and with an oxygen atom. All other elements are more electronegative than carbon. Therefore carbon has oxidation number +4.
Why sub group 1b and 2b of periodic table are placed after group 8b?
lB and llB = groups 11 & 12. Both are calssified as transition metals. They have different oxidation numbers ranging from + or - 1, 2, 3, or 4. This obviously effects the way they bond with other elements. Generally speaking, if there is more than one oxidation number, unless you are told differently (like use Fe (lll)) you would use the lowest oxidation number.
