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Which elements show both positive and negative oxidation states?
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∙ 7y ago
The group I-A and III-A group have both positive and negative oxidation state . In I-A group
H (hydrogen) has negative oxidation state and positive oxidation state.In III-A group B(boron)
performs both positive and negative oxidation states.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 7y agoVery many elements do. In atomic number order, they are:
Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen, Silicon, Phosphorus, Sulphur, Chlorine, Manganese, Iron, Cobalt, Arsenic, Selenium, Bromine, Ruthenium, Antimony, Tellurium, Iodine, Rhenium, Osmium, Iridium, Gold and Astatine.
Oxidation states of elements 104 onwards are not known.
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∙ 13y agothe halogens
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How do oxidation numbers determine if an element is a metal or a nonmetal?
Generally, metals attain positive oxidation numbers only. Non metals can have either positive or negative oxidation states. If an oxidation number is a negative value, it can be deduced that it's a non metal element.
What is an atoms oxidation number?
The oxidation number of an atom states how it shares its valence electrons with other elements (or ions or compounds). A neutral atom always has its oxidation number 0: it does not share any electrons. A cation has a positive oxidation number and that of anion is negative because they donate and attract electrons respectively.
Which of these elements become cations with positive oxidation states Calcium Oxygen Fluorine Magnesium?
Ca & Mg
Which set of properties is most characterictic of transition elements?
Colored ions in solution, multiple positive oxidation states.
Can nonmetals have positive and negative oxidation numbers?
Yes. For example, chlorine in compounds can have the following oxidation states: -1 (most common), +1, +3, +5, and +7.
What is the oxidation nu?
Oxidation number is oxidation states of an element. It can be positive or negative.
What are the oxidation states of group 18 elements?
0, neither positive or negative. They are the noble gases, and as such, very unreactive
How do oxidation numbers determine if an element is a metal or a nonmetal?
Generally, metals attain positive oxidation numbers only. Non metals can have either positive or negative oxidation states. If an oxidation number is a negative value, it can be deduced that it's a non metal element.
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
What is an atom's oxidation number?
The oxidation number of an atom states how it shares its valence electrons with other elements (or ions or compounds). A neutral atom always has its oxidation number 0: it does not share any electrons. A cation has a positive oxidation number and that of anion is negative because they donate and attract electrons respectively.
What is an atoms oxidation number?
The oxidation number of an atom states how it shares its valence electrons with other elements (or ions or compounds). A neutral atom always has its oxidation number 0: it does not share any electrons. A cation has a positive oxidation number and that of anion is negative because they donate and attract electrons respectively.
Which of these elements become cations with positive oxidation states Calcium Oxygen Fluorine Magnesium?
Ca & Mg
Which set of properties is most characterictic of transition elements?
Colored ions in solution, multiple positive oxidation states.
Can nonmetals have positive and negative oxidation numbers?
Yes. For example, chlorine in compounds can have the following oxidation states: -1 (most common), +1, +3, +5, and +7.
Which elments are cations positive oxidation state?
Metals form cations and have positive oxidation states.
Why does the oxidation number of all metals on the periodic table have a positive charge?
Metals are electropositive elements and have low ionnisation enthaply, so there tendency to lose an electron is very high, so they show only positive oxidation states.
What is nitrogen it is negative or positive ions?
Nitrogen is an element, it can form either negative or positive ions. It has oxidation states of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, -1, -2, -3 with +3 being the most common.
