4.9: Oxidation State Rules

Oxidation states are assigned to each atom in an elemental, molecular, or ionic compound

Oxidation states are assigned to each atom in an elemental, molecular, or ionic compound

SubstanceOxidation State
Element0
Monatomic ion* same as charge in periodic table
Fluorine-1 (compounds only)
Oxygen-2 (compounds except peroxide)
PeroxideO_2^2- = 1-
Hydrogen+1