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The oxidation state of an atom indicates the charge it would have if all bonds were ionic. Key rules include that free elements have an oxidation state of zero, monoatomic ions have a state equal to their charge, and specific rules for oxygen and hydrogen. Oxidation states are crucial in redox reactions, where oxidation involves an increase in state and reduction involves a decrease.
- Author
- Anes Kaukovic
- Language
- EN