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- Periodic Classificationchemistry-mcqs › periodic-classification
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- 18 Mar 2019
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- 28 May 2026
Explanation
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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Practice related questions from the same subject.
- 1.Which of the following statements about metals is false?
- 2.Considering atomic sizes, which of the following comparisons is accurate?
- 3.Why does iodine exist in a solid state under standard conditions?
- 4.What term is used for halides where halogen atoms serve as bridges connecting two atoms of another element?
- 5.How does the metallic character of alkali metals change as you move down the group?
- 6.What is the nature of the energy change when a second electron is added to a singly charged negative ion?
- 7.Which factors influence the ionization energy of an atom?
- 8.What compound is produced when deuterium combines with oxygen?
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