In water, the oxidation numbers of oxygen and hydrogen are:

Question

Accepted Answer

A. Minus 2 and plus 1

1. Oxygen is the more electronegative atom.
2. Two hydrogens balance one oxygen.
3. So they are minus 2 and plus 1.
_Source: OpenStax Chemistry 2e, Chapter 17, Electrochemistry._

Answer

Minus 1 and plus 2

Answer

Plus 2 and minus 1

Answer

Plus 1 and minus 2

In water, the oxidation numbers of oxygen and hydrogen are:

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