Oxidation States Rules

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What is the oxidation state of group 1 metals (in a compound)?
+1
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What is the oxidation state of group two metals (in a compound)?
+2
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What is the normal oxidation state of oxygen (in a compound)?
-2
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When is the oxidation state of oxygen NOT -2?
In peroxides and F2O
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What is the oxidation state of non bonded elements? (e.g. O2, Fe)
0
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What is the usual oxidation state of hydrogen?
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When is the oxidation state of hydrogen different?
In metal hydrides e.g CuH
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What is the oxidation state of fluorine?
-1
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Why does the oxidation state of fluorine never change?
most electronegative element
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What is the oxidation state of chlorine?
-1
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When does the oxidation state of chlorine change?
With O and F
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