The oxidation numbers of every atom in a neutral molecule must add up …

Question

The oxidation numbers of every atom in a neutral molecule must add up to:

Accepted Answer

B. Zero

1. The rule is that the total equals the overall charge.
2. A neutral molecule carries no charge at all.
3. So the oxidation numbers sum to zero.
_Source: OpenStax Chemistry 2e, Chapter 4, Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions._

Answer

Nine

Answer

Two

Answer

Four

The oxidation numbers of every atom in a neutral molecule must add up to:

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