To calculate an oxidation state for an atom in a molecule you need to know: (a) How

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To calculate an oxidation state for an atom in a molecule you need to know:

(a) How many electrons on the atom are core electrons.

(b) The number of valence electrons in a free atom of the element.

(c) The number of protons the atom owns.

(d) The total number of valence electrons in the molecule.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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