Chemistry Block-D: Oxidation State Colour Magnetism
Chemistry Block-D: Oxidation State Colour Magnetism
Chemistry Block-D: Oxidation State Colour Magnetism
Oxidation State
Colour
Magnetism
Oxidation State
Oxidation State
The oxidation state of an element is related to the number of electrons
that an atom loses, gains, or appears to use when joining with another
atom in compounds. It also determines the ability of an atom to oxidize
(to lose electrons) or to reduce (to gain electrons) other atoms or
species. Almost all of the transition metals have multiple potential
oxidation states.
Oxidation State
The occurrence of variable oxidation states is a characteristic of
most d-block metals; exceptions are in groups 3 and 12.