oxidation numbers
Atomic charge assignments
Oxidation numbers are values assigned to atoms in molecules or ions to track electron transfer in chemical reactions.
An atom that loses electrons has a positive oxidation number; one that gains electrons has a negative number.
The concept simplifies balancing redox equations and predicting reaction products.
In water (H₂O), hydrogen has an oxidation number of +1 and oxygen −2.
- electronsNegative charges in atoms
- ferricContaining trivalent iron
- auricConcerning gold chemistry
- valenceCombining power measure
- cupricOf copper compounds
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