6. What is the oxidation state of group 1 metals (in a compound)?
- -1
- +1
- +2
- -2
7. What is the oxidation state of non bonded elements? (e.g. O2, Fe)
- 0
- -1
- -2
- +2
8. Why does the oxidation state of fluorine never change?
- most electronegative element
- least electronegative element
9. What is the oxidation state of chlorine?
- +2
- +1
- -1
- -2
10. What is the normal oxidation state of oxygen (in a compound)?
- +1
- +2
- -2
- -1
11. When is the oxidation state of oxygen NOT -2?
- In F2O only
- In peroxides and F2O
- In peroxides only
- In Cl2O