All other elements react with other elements to form compounds. In the special case where the reaction produces fixed numbers of the same types of atoms in exactly the same configuration, we say the elements have formed a molecule.
Answer:
The oxidation state of N in the KNO3 is +5
Explanation:
Oxidation rules:
1. Oxygen is -2, unless in peroxides.
2. Group 1 metals = +1
3. Group 2 metals = +2
4. If the molecule is neutral, all of the oxidation numbers have to add up to zero.
5. If the molecule is charged, all of the oxidation numbers have to add up to the charge of the molecule.
So, the given formula represents the salt compound formula unit of potassium nitrate: KNO3
The formula unit is uncharged.
From our rules, we know that,
O = -2
And we can find K on the periodic table, in the first group, thus giving it a +1 charge. Now let's put it all together.
K = +1
N = x
O = -2
Let's take into account the number of atoms of each element we have and make an equation since we know everything has to add up to zero since the molecules are neutral.
+1 +x+3 (-2) = 0 (notice we multiplied 3 by -2 because in the formula we have 3 atoms of oxygen with -2 charge each)
x - 5 = 0
x = 5
Therefore, the oxidation number of N in KNO3 is +5.
Answer:
D. Catalyst
Explanation:
Because a Catalyst is a substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
It’s b. Shared between two atoms.
