The sum of the oxidation states is zero.
Na is +1, so F must be -1
Determine the oxidation state for the SECOND element in each of the following:
NaF _____
Could you give me the steps to determine the answer
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so what wouldit be for Mg3P2? if it has a subscript?
Mg is +2, so three of them make a +6.
This has to be offset by 2P ions, so each P is -3
This has to be offset by 2P ions, so each P is -3