Chapter 16, Problem 9E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To complete the blank given in the statement: ‘For an ion, the oxidation states of the individual atoms must add up to $\underset{\_}{}$.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation state or the number is a + or – value that is given to the element in order to represent the number of electrons lost or gained when it undergoes a chemical combination. In case of loss of electrons, the oxidation number is positive. In case of gain of electrons, the oxidation number is negative.