Answer : The oxidation state of nitrogen in
is, (+5)
Explanation :
Rules for the oxidation numbers :
- The oxidation number of a free element is always be zero.
- The oxidation number of a monatomic ion equal to the charge of the ion.
- The oxidation number of Hydrogen (H) is +1.
- The oxidation number of oxygen (O) in compounds is usually -2, but it is -1 in the peroxides.
- The oxidation number of a Group 1 element in a compound is +1.
- The oxidation number of a Group 2 element in a compound is +2.
- The oxidation number of a Group 17 element in a binary compound is -1.
- The sum of the oxidation numbers of all of the atoms in a neutral compound is zero.
- The sum of the oxidation numbers in a polyatomic ion is equal to the charge of the ion.
The given compound is,
Let the oxidation state of 'N' be, 'x'
Hence, the oxidation state of N is, (+5)
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Answer:
Two electrons each!
Explanation:
The question pretty much requires us to find the oxidation number of Zinc in the compound.
Zn3P2
Following oxidation number rules;
O.N of Zn3P2 = 0
.Since phosphorus has valence of 5, it needs three more electrons to achieve its octet state. Hence;
Oxidation number of P = -3
Let oxidation number of Zn = x
We have;
3x + 2 (-3) = 0
3x + (-6) = 0
3x = 6
x = 6/3 = 2
This means each zn electrons lost 2 electrons.