What does the oxidation state of an atom indicate?

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Published
18 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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The oxidation state refers to the hypothetical charge an atom would have if all bonds were considered ionic. It represents the apparent charge of the atom in a compound, not simply the electrons gained or lost.

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