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What is electron counting?

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•Oxidation State

•Count the electrons- include charge!

•Generally:

-O always -2 (except as O2, H2O2)

-H always +1

-Native elements- 0

-Alkalis +1, Alkali Earths +2, Halogens -1

-Total oxidation state should equal total charge

•SiO2

•Ca3(PO4)2

•CH3OH

•Fe2O3

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