For each of the compounds below, indicate the oxidation state of each element in the compound. Be sure to show your work or briefly explain your process. MgCl2     (Mg = ? / Cl = ?) P4O10     (P = ? / O = ?) CuNO3     (Cu = ? / N = ? / O = ?)

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For each of the compounds below, indicate the oxidation state of each element in the compound. Be sure to show your work or briefly explain your process.

MgCl2     (Mg = ? / Cl = ?)

P4O10     (P = ? / O = ?)

CuNO3     (Cu = ? / N = ? / O = ?)

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