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Positive oxidation number implies that electrons are generally lost by the element.

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Why do elements with a positive oxidation number easily combine with those having a negative oxidation number?

Elements with positive oxidation number easily combined with those having a negative oxidation number because opposite oxidation number attracts each other.


What is the oxidation nu?

Oxidation number is oxidation states of an element. It can be positive or negative.


The oxidation number of an atom is shown with a negative number?

No, the oxidation number of an atom is typically shown as a positive or negative number (or zero) that represents the charge it would have in a compound or ion. Positive oxidation numbers indicate loss of electrons, while negative oxidation numbers indicate gain of electrons.


When an element is oxidized what does its oxidation number do?

When an element is oxidized, its oxidation number increases. Oxidation involves the loss of electrons, so the oxidation number becomes more positive in the process.


What is the oxidation number for ferrous?

Ferrous has positive two charge. So the Oxidation number is equal charge.


What does the positive or negative oxidation number tell you about an ion?

The positive oxidation number indicates the number of electrons an ion has lost, while the negative oxidation number indicates the number of electrons gained. The oxidation number provides information on the charge of the ion and its ability to form chemical bonds.


What is the oxidation number of Chlorine?

The oxidation number of chlorine can vary depending on the compound it is in. It can have an oxidation number of -1 in most compounds, but it can also have positive oxidation numbers in compounds like ClO4- where it has an oxidation number of +7.


Is the oxidation number of copper 3 positive?

3+


Is the oxidation number a negative number?

It can be negative.It can be positive or zero too


Which element has largest oxidation number?

Manganese is a metal element. It shows the largest oxidation number.


Oxygen will have a positive oxidation number when combined with?

Fluorine. Oxygen has a -2 oxidation number in all compounds except peroxides and compunds with fluorine (+1 or +2)


Why do elements with positive oxidation number easily combined with those having a negative oxidation number?

Elements with positive oxidation numbers have excess electrons that they can share or transfer with elements having negative oxidation numbers that have electron deficiencies. This transfer or sharing of electrons allows the elements to achieve a more stable electron configuration, forming compounds through the formation of ionic or covalent bonds.