Chapter 4, Problem 76E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The oxidation state of all the atoms in ${\text{UO}}_2{}^{2+}$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Oxidation number depicts the oxidation state of any element in its compound, or molecular form. This is based on the concept that in a covalent bond, more electronegative atom possesses the electron pair completely. The oxidation state calculations are helpful to keep record of electron shifts in chemical reactions.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The oxidation state of all the atoms in ${\text{As}}_2{\text{O}}_3$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Oxidation number depicts the oxidation state of any element in its compound, or molecular form. This is based on the concept that in a covalent bond, more electronegative atom possesses the electron pair completely. The oxidation state calculations are helpful to keep record of electron shifts in chemical reactions.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The oxidation state of all the atoms in ${\text{NaBiO}}_3$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Oxidation number depicts the oxidation state of any element in its compound, or molecular form. This is based on the concept that in a covalent bond, more electronegative atom possesses the electron pair completely. The oxidation state calculations are helpful to keep record of electron shifts in chemical reactions.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The oxidation state of all the atoms in ${\text{As}}_4$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Oxidation number depicts the oxidation state of any element in its compound, or molecular form. This is based on the concept that in a covalent bond, more electronegative atom possesses the electron pair completely. The oxidation state calculations are helpful to keep record of electron shifts in chemical reactions.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The oxidation state of all the atoms in ${\text{HAsO}}_2$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Oxidation number depicts the oxidation state of any element in its compound, or molecular form. This is based on the concept that in a covalent bond, more electronegative atom possesses the electron pair completely. The oxidation state calculations are helpful to keep record of electron shifts in chemical reactions.

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The oxidation state of all the atoms in ${\text{Mg}}_2{\text{P}}_2{\text{O}}_7$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Oxidation number depicts the oxidation state of any element in its compound, or molecular form. This is based on the concept that in a covalent bond, more electronegative atom possesses the electron pair completely. The oxidation state calculations are helpful to keep record of electron shifts in chemical reactions.

(g)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The oxidation state of all the atoms in ${\text{Na}}_2{\text{S}}_2{\text{O}}_3$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Oxidation number depicts the oxidation state of any element in its compound, or molecular form. This is based on the concept that in a covalent bond, more electronegative atom possesses the electron pair completely. The oxidation state calculations are helpful to keep record of electron shifts in chemical reactions.

(h)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The oxidation state of all the atoms in ${\text{Hg}}_2{\text{Cl}}_2$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Oxidation number depicts the oxidation state of any element in its compound, or molecular form. This is based on the concept that in a covalent bond, more electronegative atom possesses the electron pair completely. The oxidation state calculations are helpful to keep record of electron shifts in chemical reactions.

(i)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The oxidation state of all the atoms in $\text{Ca}{\left({\text{NO}}_3\right)}_2$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Oxidation number depicts the oxidation state of any element in its compound, or molecular form. This is based on the concept that in a covalent bond, more electronegative atom possesses the electron pair completely. The oxidation state calculations are helpful to keep record of electron shifts in chemical reactions.