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oxidation state (n)
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
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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
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The concept of oxidation state, also known as oxidation number, helps in understanding the electron distribution in chemical compounds.
Each element in a compound has an assigned oxidation state based on its apparent charge.
Fluorine usually has an oxidation state of -1 in compounds due to its high electronegativity.
The oxidation state of an element in its uncombined form is always zero.
