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6 January, 23:44

Assign oxidation numbers to each element in this compound. NO N = O =

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  1. 6 January, 23:50
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    Oxidation number of O = -2 and N = + 2

    Explanation; The oxidation number of an atom is the charge that atom would have if the compound was composed of ions. NO is a gas whose oxidation number is zero. The oxidation number of oxygen is almost always - 2 Therefore to find the oxidation number of Nitrogen;

    -2 + x = 0

    x = + 2

    The oxidation number of N is + while that of O is - 2
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