For each of the molecules below, determine the oxidation state for every atom in the compound. Note that none of the oxygen atoms are in the peroxide or superoxide form. a) N₁ N: b) Ag₂S Ag: c) K₂ CrO4 K: d) Na₂Cr₂O7 Na: S: Cr: Cr: O: O:

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**Determination of Oxidation States in Molecules**

For each of the molecules below, determine the oxidation state for every atom in the compound. Note that none of the oxygen atoms are in the peroxide or superoxide form.

a) **N₄**  
- N: [ ]

b) **Ag₂S**  
- Ag: [ ]  
- S: [ ]

c) **K₂CrO₄**  
- K: [ ]  
- Cr: [ ]  
- O: [ ]

d) **Na₂Cr₂O₇**  
- Na: [ ]  
- Cr: [ ]  
- O: [ ]  

Fill in the boxes with the appropriate oxidation states for the atoms in each molecule.
Transcribed Image Text:**Determination of Oxidation States in Molecules** For each of the molecules below, determine the oxidation state for every atom in the compound. Note that none of the oxygen atoms are in the peroxide or superoxide form. a) **N₄** - N: [ ] b) **Ag₂S** - Ag: [ ] - S: [ ] c) **K₂CrO₄** - K: [ ] - Cr: [ ] - O: [ ] d) **Na₂Cr₂O₇** - Na: [ ] - Cr: [ ] - O: [ ] Fill in the boxes with the appropriate oxidation states for the atoms in each molecule.
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