How To Calculate Oxidation Numbers - Basic Introduction
The Organic Chemistry Tutor・2 minutes read
The text explains how the oxidation state of elements is determined, including rules for single elements, ions, and compounds. It also discusses how electronegativity and charge balancing influence oxidation states in compounds.
Insights
- The oxidation state of elements in pure form is always zero, with exceptions like oxygen, fluorine, and phosphorus.
- Electronegativity plays a crucial role in determining oxidation states, with more electronegative elements often bearing negative charges, such as fluorine consistently having a negative one charge in compounds.
Get key ideas from YouTube videos. It’s free
Recent questions
What is the oxidation state of oxygen in compounds?
-2
How does hydrogen's oxidation state vary based on bonding?
+1 or -1
What is the oxidation state of aluminum in compounds?
+3
How are oxidation states determined in polyatomic ions?
By balancing total charges
What is the average oxidation state of iron in Fe3O4?
8/3 or approximately 2.67
Related videos
Science and Fun Motivation
Redox Reaction Lecture 01 | Oxidation Number Chemistry Class for 11th Class | Science and Fun
Lakshya JEE
D & F Block FULL CHAPTER | Class 12th Inorganic Chemistry | Lakshya JEE
Competition Wallah
d & f BLOCK in 1 Shot: All Concepts, Tricks & PYQs | NEET Crash Course | Ummeed
State Board Wale Bhaiya
Redox Reaction Chapter 6 Class 11th Maharashtra State Board One Shot ( Best Video Ever on YouTube )
JEE Nexus by Unacademy
Redox Reactions Class 11 | JEE Main & Advanced