How do you calculate the oxidation number of an ion?
1 Answer
For simple ions, i.e.
Explanation:
For more complex ions, the SUM of the oxidation numbers equals the charge on the ion. The sum of the oxidation numbers also equals the charge on the molecule in a NEUTRAL molecule.
Let's consider
Given what I have said the oxidation number of
I don't what level you are at. If you are at A level, you simply have to know what I wrote in the opening statement. If you are an undergrad you do have to know how to assign oxidation states in more complicated molecules and ions. Good luck.