7. Redox gain of electrons loss of electrons gain in hydrogen loss of hydrogen loss of oxygen gain in oxygen Reduction Oxidation
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15. Common Oxidation States Chemical species Oxidation state and remarks Any element eg Fe, O 2 , S 8 zero Oxygen in any compound -2 except in peroxides example H 2 O 2 or Na 2 O 2 then oxygen atom has oxidation state of -1 or in F 2 O , then oxygen atom has oxidation state of +2 Fluorine in any compound -1 being most electronegative Hydrogen in any compound +1 except in metal hydrides example NaH then hydrogen atom has oxidation state of -1 as metals have a greater tendency to lose electrons Chlorine, bromine, iodine -ve oxidation state if bonded to less electronegative element eg NaCl; then Cl = -1. +ve oxidation state if bonded to more electronegative element eg ClO - , then Cl = +1; ClO 3 - , then Cl = +5