The oxidation number of H is -1.
Sum of the oxidation numbers in each element =
charge of the complex
CaH₂ has 1 Ca atom and 2H atoms. The charge of
the complex is zero. Let’s say Oxidation number of H is "a".
Then,
<span> (+2)
+ 2 x a = 0 </span>
<span> +2 + 2a = 0</span>
2a = -2
a = -1
Hence, the oxidation number of Hydrogen atom in CaH₂ is -1
<h3><u>Answer;</u>
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= 607.568 Torr
<h3><u>Explanation;
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1 in of mercury is equivalent to 25.4 Torr
Therefore;
23.92 InHg will be equal to;
23.92 × 25.4
<u>= 607.568 Torr</u>
All compounds are molecules because a molecule is 2 or more substances/elements combined and a compound is 2 or more elements combined. But not all molecules are elements because some molecules are just combined substances with no elements combined at all.
In studying chemistry, one should learn how to read the periodic table and periodic trends in the table.. Of course, you should also know the abbreviations of each element in it so that you can identify what element is in chemical structures. Memorizing and knowing it by heart is the best way. You should also study what we call chemical nomenclature which is naming combinations of elements. Elements when combined may form ionic compounds, bonds or acids. Knowing what element reacts with another will also be necessary that's why the concept of chemical reactions must be further studied.
