Activity 1: Assigning Oxidation State Nos

REMEMBER:

1) The sum of all charges in a compound equals zero

2) The sum of all charges in a polyatomic ion equals the charge of that polyatomic ion (on
Ref. Tabs.
3) Show that the sum of the compounds equal zero are the net charge of the polyatomic ion

1. What is the oxidation # (charge) of Cl in HClO4?

2. What is the oxidation # of Cr in…

A) K2Cr2O7 : C) CrO4-2:
B) Cr2O3:
3. What is the oxidation # of N in…

A) NO : C) N2O:
B) NO21-: D) NaNO3:
4. What is the oxidation # of I in…

A) IF7 : C) HIO:
B) I2O5: D) I2:
C) KIO3-1:
5. What is the oxidation # of Mn in KMnO4?
6. What is the oxidation # of C in NaHCO3?
7. For the following, determine the oxidation for each of the elements. (Remember: show
that the sum of the charges equal zero or the net charge of the polyatomic ion)

A) Cl2

B) Cl-
C) Na
D) Na+
E) KCl
F) H2S

G) CaO

H) H2SO4
I) Cr2O7-2
J) NO3 -