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Do elements in the s or p block generally have one common oxidation number?
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∙ 10y ago
Nitrogen is a good example:
-3 in NH3
-2 in N2H4
-1 in NH2OH
0 in N2
+1 in N2O
+2 in NO
+3 in NaNO2
+4 in NO2
+5 in HNO3
Other elements are not as versatile as nitrogen, but a typical non-metal will show all odd or even oxidation numbers over a range of 8 units, as well as zero, while a typical metal will show all odd or even oxidation numbers between 0 and its valence.
The elements that do show only one common oxidation number (other than zero) are all of the s-block elements and fluorine and oxygen.
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What is the oxidation number for all the elements in the carbon group?
You are asking about group 12. Generally they shows 14 as the oxidation number.
What is THE common oxidation number for tantalum?
It shows some oxidation numbers. Generally it shows +4 oxidation numbers.
What are common oxidation numbers or charges in oxygen?
It is a gas. Generally it shows -2 oxidation number.
What is the oxidation number for group 2 elements?
Hydrogen has -1 and +1 oxidation numbers. Other elements have +1 only
Elements that have a single oxidation number?
Group 1 elements have +1 oxidation number (except for hydrogen) All group 2 elements have +2 oxidation number Fluoride ion always has -1
What is a common oxidation number that is -2?
Generally for group 16 elements, like oxygen, sulphur, selenium.
What is the oxidation number for all the elements in the carbon group?
You are asking about group 12. Generally they shows 14 as the oxidation number.
What what elements most common oxidation state is 2?
Elements in group 2 mostly takes the oxidation number +II.
What is THE common oxidation number for tantalum?
It shows some oxidation numbers. Generally it shows +4 oxidation numbers.
What are common oxidation numbers or charges in oxygen?
It is a gas. Generally it shows -2 oxidation number.
Do elements in the s or p block generally have only one common oxidation number while d elements can have more than one possible oxidation number?
pretty much that is correct. although lead (Pb) is and example of of a +2 or +4 element and Arsenic (As) is a +3 or +5 element
