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Ch.5 - Introduction to Solutions and Aqueous Solutions
Tro - Chemistry: A Molecular Approach 6th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 72

What is the oxidation state of Cl in each ion? a. ClO- b. ClO2- c. ClO3- d. ClO4-

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insert step 1> Identify the general rule for oxidation states: The sum of the oxidation states in a neutral compound is zero, and in an ion, it is equal to the charge of the ion.
insert step 2> Assign the oxidation state of oxygen as -2, which is common in most compounds.
insert step 3> For each ion, set up an equation where the sum of the oxidation states of Cl and O equals the charge of the ion.
insert step 4> Solve the equation for the oxidation state of Cl in each ion.
insert step 5> Verify that the calculated oxidation state of Cl satisfies the charge balance for each ion.

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Oxidation State

The oxidation state, or oxidation number, is a measure of the degree of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound. It indicates the number of electrons that an atom can gain, lose, or share when forming chemical bonds. Oxidation states are assigned based on a set of rules, including the assumption that compounds are neutral and that certain elements have fixed oxidation states.
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Rules for Assigning Oxidation States

There are specific rules for determining oxidation states, such as the fact that the oxidation state of an element in its elemental form is zero, and the oxidation state of oxygen is typically -2. In polyatomic ions, the sum of the oxidation states must equal the overall charge of the ion. These rules help in systematically determining the oxidation states of elements in various compounds.
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Chlorine Compounds and Oxidation States

Chlorine can exhibit multiple oxidation states, ranging from -1 to +7, depending on the compound it forms. In oxyanions like ClO-, ClO2-, ClO3-, and ClO4-, chlorine's oxidation state increases with the number of oxygen atoms bonded to it. Understanding the relationship between chlorine's oxidation state and the number of oxygen atoms is crucial for determining the oxidation state in these specific ions.
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