EBK GENERAL CHEMISTRY: THE ESSENTIAL CO
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.8QP
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Interpretation: Chromium exhibits several oxidation states in its compounds, whereas aluminum exhibits only the +3 oxidation state has to be explained.

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Transition elements contain either d subshell which are incomplete or that can form cations having incomplete d subshell.

Oxidation number: The total number of electrons in an atom after losing or gaining electrons to make a bond with another atom. It indicates the charge of an ion.

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