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As a diatomic element, it would be neutral and = 0

Refer to this site for other rules:

http://www.brynmawr.edu/Acads/Chem/Chem103lc/GCoxidationnumber.html
The oxidation number of NO, nitrogen oxide, is +2.

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usually +1 unless it is combined with a metal, in that case it would be -1. Also, if it is by itself as hydrogen gas(H2) it would be 0.

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Pure element has zero oxidation number. When forming ions it is equal the charge of ion.

Pure element has zero oxidation number. When forming ions it is equal the charge of ion.

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Pure element has zero oxidation number. When forming ions it is equal the charge of ion.

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0 for each hydrogen in H2.

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H in H20 is Hydrogen

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-2

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