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4 February, 19:21

The oxidation number of a monatomic ion is equal to

a.

the charge on the ion.

b.

zero.

c.

the sum of all the oxidation numbers.

d.

the oxidation number of an oxygen atom.

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  1. 4 February, 19:39
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    It is equal to magnitude and sign to its ionic charge. Soduim's charge is + 1, so its oxodation number is + 1.2. The oxidation number of hydrogen in a compound is+1, except in metal hydries such as NaH, when it is - 1.
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