The oxidation number of an atom in a pure element such as copper metal…

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The oxidation number of an atom in a pure element such as copper metal is:

Accepted Answer

A. 0

1. A free element has no charge imbalance.
2. Its atoms share electrons equally or stand alone.
3. So the oxidation number is 0.
_Source: OpenStax Chemistry 2e, Chapter 17, Electrochemistry._

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The oxidation number of an atom in a pure element such as copper metal is:

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