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    Determining Oxidation Numbers of KClO3, NH4+, Cr2O72-, MnO42-

    do you think you could explain to me why?
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    Determining Oxidation Numbers of KClO3, NH4+, Cr2O72-, MnO42-

    Okay is a) +5 because K=+1 and O=-2? I'm just wondering cause someone posted that on yahoo.
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    Determining Oxidation Numbers of KClO3, NH4+, Cr2O72-, MnO42-

    Determine the oxidation numbers of the underlined elements in the following formulas:? If you could explain each one, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! a) KClO3 b) NH4+ c) Cr2O72- d) MnO42-
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    Balance Equations Using Half-Cell Method

    Balance the following equations by the half-cell method.Show both half-cell reactions and identify them as oxidation or reduction. a) SO_3^2- + MnO_4^- +H^+ <- ->Mn^2+ SO_4^2- +H_2O(l) b) Cl_2(g) + OH^- <- -> Cl^- + ClO_3^- +H_2O(l) c) SO_4^2- +I^- +H+ <- -> S^2- + I_2(s) + H_2O (l) I...