Question

All of the alkali metals, Group 1, have one valence electron. which of these would represent the oxidation number of the alkali metals such as lithium and sodium

Answer 1

Answer:

+1

Explanation:

The oxidation state of the alkali metals such as lithium and sodium which belongs to the first group will be +1.

• For simple ions, the oxidation number is the charge they carry.
• Oxidation number is the formal charge assigned to an atom.
• Metals generally have a positive oxidation number which shows their readiness to lose electrons.
• In this regard, most alkali metals would lose one electron to form bonds with other substances.
• This way, the number of protons will be greater in them and leave a positive net charge.