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Positive oxidation number implies that electrons are generally lost by the element.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoAn atom will have a positive oxidation number when it loses electrons. One positive charge for every electron lost.
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Why do elements with positive oxidation number easily combined 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 number of Be?
oxidation is charge and it would be positive two in a ionic bond (that is what is referring to in oxidation number)
The oxidation number of an atom is shown with a negative number?
negative numbers --go to the discussion spot and it will help you. :)
Where on the periodic table has a positive oxidation number?
Positive oxidation numbers are most common with the metals - groups 1 to 13. However there are many well known compounds where non-metals have positive oxidation numbers- for example NaClO4 where Cl has an oxidation number of +7
What is a elements oxidation number?
A neutral atom has an oxidation number of 0. An anion has a negative oxidation number. The oxidation number of a cation is positive.
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.
Why do elements with positive oxidation number easily combined 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.
What is the oxidation number of Be?
oxidation is charge and it would be positive two in a ionic bond (that is what is referring to in oxidation number)
The oxidation number of an atom is shown with a negative number?
negative numbers --go to the discussion spot and it will help you. :)
Where on the periodic table has a positive oxidation number?
Positive oxidation numbers are most common with the metals - groups 1 to 13. However there are many well known compounds where non-metals have positive oxidation numbers- for example NaClO4 where Cl has an oxidation number of +7
What is a elements oxidation number?
A neutral atom has an oxidation number of 0. An anion has a negative oxidation number. The oxidation number of a cation is positive.
What is the oxidation number for ferrous?
Ferrous has positive two charge. So the Oxidation number is equal charge.
How does the oxidation number indicate if an electron will be lost or gained?
If an atom loses electron, then it will have a positive oxidation number. If an atom gains electron, then it will have a negative oxidation number.
A positive or negative number that is assigned to an element to show its combining ability in a compound is?
Oxidation Number
Which element has largest oxidation number?
Manganese is a metal element. It shows the largest oxidation number.
What is the oxidation number of ZnCl?
The compound has no charge. This means that the positive oxidation numbers must equal the negative oxidation numbers. Cl has an oxidation number of -1. Therefore, Zn must have an oxidation number of +1.
