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Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
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Periodic Trends in Valence or Oxidation States
OxidationStateChargeacquiredbyanatombasedonelectronegativity
The oxidation state of an element in a compound is defined as the charge acquired by its atom based on electronegative consideration from other atoms in the molecule.
Terms:
Oxidation State
Charge acquired by an atom
NoneThe valence or oxidation state of elements is a key concept in understanding their chemical behavior. It is often equal to the number of electrons in the outermost orbitals or eight minus the number of outermost electrons.
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Predicting chemical formulas and reactions.
Oxidation State
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