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Oxidation State

Oxidation State Definition Oxidation number of an atom is the charge that atom would have if the compound is composed of ions. It represents the number of electrons an atom gains or losses when bonded with other atom in a molecule. As for example the oxidation number of chromium in CrCl3 is +3. Rules to … Read more