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Oxidation State.
Oxidation State - as a noun
The degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge
Example: "The oxidation number of hydrogen is +1 and of oxygen is -2"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oxidation numberExample Sentences
"The oxidation state of carbon in methane is -4."
"Transition metals can have multiple oxidation states."
"The oxidation state of oxygen in water is -2."
"Determining the oxidation state of an element requires knowledge of its electron configuration."
"The oxidation state of hydrogen in most compounds is +1."
