Assigning Oxidation Numbers
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Free elements
Elements in their natural state have an oxidation number of 0.
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Diatomic Ions
Ions composed of two atoms have an oxidation number of 0.
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Ions of one atom
Ions consisting of a single atom have an oxidation number equal to their charge.
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Neutral compound
The sum of oxidation numbers in a neutral compound is 0.
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Polyatomic ion
The sum of oxidation numbers in a polyatomic ion equals the charge of the ion.
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Metals
Metals typically exhibit a positive oxidation number.
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Nonmetals
Nonmetals can display positive or negative oxidation numbers depending on the compound they form.
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Hydrogen
Hydrogen commonly has an oxidation number of +1.
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