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How To Calculate Oxidation Numbers - Basic Introduction

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How To Calculate Oxidation Numbers - Basic Introduction

2,751,139 views November 3, 2017 31:15

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In brief

This tutorial breaks down how to determine oxidation numbers for individual elements and polyatomic ions, including fractional states like Fe in Fe₃O₄. It connects oxidation states to electronegativity and partial charges, making it ideal for chemistry students reviewing basics or preparing for exams.

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What elements or ions are covered?

Zn, O₂, F₂, P₄, and polyatomic ions like SO₄²⁻, PO₄³⁻, NO₃⁻, ClO₄⁻, Hg₂²⁺, O₂²⁻.

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This chemistry video tutorial provides a basic introduction on how to calculate oxidation numbers. It discusses how to find the oxidation states of elements such as Zn, O2, F2, and P4 and how to find the oxidation numbers of polyatomic ions such as SO4 2-, PO4 3-, NO3-, ClO4-, Hg2+2, O2-2 and so forth. In addition, this video explains what's behind a fractional oxidation state. For instance, the oxidation number of Fe in Fe3O4 is a fraction +8/3. This tutorial relates oxidation states to electronegativity and positive and negative partial charges.

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The Organic Chemistry Tutor published this 31:15 video tutorial on November 3, 2017. It has been watched 2,751,139 times on YouTube.

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