Oxidation numbers are never multiplied together. You should have a set of rules for Ox Nos. and you can answer this question easily.
Jesset C.
asked • 11/13/21Which rule concerning oxidation numbers is NOT true?
| A. The product of all oxidation numbers in a molecule must equal the charge of that molecule. |
| B. A substance with only one type of atom in it has an oxidation number equal to the charge of the substance divided by the number of atoms present. |
| C. Group 1A metals always have an oxidation number of +1 in molecules that have more than one type of atom. |
| D. Group 2A metals always have an oxidation number of +2 in molecules that have more than one type of atom. |
| E. When paired with only one metal atom, Hydrogen has an oxidation number of –1. |
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Jesset C.
Option A would be false, correct? I thought I had circled choice A, but I suppose I did not and did not realize it until it was too late.11/13/21