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Determine the oxidation state for each of the elements below. The oxidation state of The oxidation state of carbon in oxygen in The oxidation state of mercury in carbon dioxide CO₂ hydrogen peroxide H₂O₂ mercury(?) ion Hg₂2+ is is is +4 v +4 ✓ +2 .

Determine the oxidation state for each of the elements below. The oxidation state of The oxidation state of carbon in oxygen in The oxidation state of mercury in carbon dioxide CO₂ hydrogen peroxide H₂O₂ mercury(?) ion Hg₂2+ is is is +4 v +4 ✓ +2 .

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--- **Determine the Oxidation State for Each Element Below:** 1. **Carbon** in carbon dioxide \( \text{CO}_2 \) is \( +4 \). 2. **Oxygen** in hydrogen peroxide \( \text{H}_2\text{O}_2 \) is \( -1 \). 3. **Mercury** in mercury(?) ion \( \text{Hg}_2^{2+} \) is \( +2 \). --- **Instructions:** - Use the references provided to access important values if needed for this question. - You have the option to submit your answer or retry the entire group. You have 9 more group attempts remaining. --- **Note:** For each element, ensure you calculate the correct oxidation state using standard rules for determining oxidation numbers in compounds and ions.
Transcribed Image Text:--- **Determine the Oxidation State for Each Element Below:** 1. **Carbon** in carbon dioxide \( \text{CO}_2 \) is \( +4 \). 2. **Oxygen** in hydrogen peroxide \( \text{H}_2\text{O}_2 \) is \( -1 \). 3. **Mercury** in mercury(?) ion \( \text{Hg}_2^{2+} \) is \( +2 \). --- **Instructions:** - Use the references provided to access important values if needed for this question. - You have the option to submit your answer or retry the entire group. You have 9 more group attempts remaining. --- **Note:** For each element, ensure you calculate the correct oxidation state using standard rules for determining oxidation numbers in compounds and ions.
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