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Oxidation Number.
Oxidation Number - as a noun
The degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge
Example: "The oxidation number of hydrogen is +1 and of oxygen is -2"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oxidation stateExample Sentences
"The oxidation number of oxygen in most compounds is -2."
"The sum of the oxidation numbers in a neutral compound is always zero."
"The oxidation number of hydrogen in most compounds is +1."
"Transition metals can have multiple oxidation numbers."
"To determine the oxidation number of an element, you need to consider its electron configuration."
