what is the oxidation state

in addition to previous Q:for eg: why is the oxidation state (#) of Ca in CaH2 "+2"? According to a p.table I have here +2 is
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I have this question:Consider the dichloropropane molecule, C3H6Cl2. Despite being a molecular compound, oxidation states can be
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Explain what is strange about the oxidation state of carbon in dichloropropane. Hint: compare with the oxidation state of C in
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What is the exact method/formula used to calculate oxidation state #'s? & how does one know when to use the correct oxidation
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Assign an oxidation state to each atom in each of the following compounds.1) Fe(CN)3 i know Fe= +3 but how do i find the
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Trying to name this compound and figure out its oxidation state[ CoBr2(NH3)3(H2O) ]+ I came up with
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Oxidation State numbersFor Fe3+ i got 3+ b/c Oxidation state monatomic ion = ionic charge and i got that answer wrong. i am
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Oxidation state of Group 4 (14) elements and their compounds.a) Work out the oxidation state of carbon in these compounds:
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Can someone check my answers?What is the oxidation state of each element in K2Cr2O7? K +1 Cr +6 O -2 What is the oxidation state
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Following oxidation-reduction reaction by using the oxidation state methoda) O2+H2O+Pb=Pb(OH)2
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