Complete the definition of oxidation number

Exercise and reference answers

Missing parts

1. Answer

   ligands

   Choices

   1. ligands
   2. counter ions
   3. electrons

2. Answer

   electron pairs

   Choices

   1. electron pairs
   2. protons
   3. brackets

Complete the statement

The oxidation number of the central atom is the charge it would carry if all the {0} were removed, along with the {1} they share with it.

Explanation