Chemistry Calculate the oxidation no.

[Radwa Kamal]

Homework Statement

Calculate the oxidation no. of Nitrogen in:
NH4NO3

Homework Equations

O=-2
H=+1

The Attempt at a Solution

N H4 N O3
+4 -6 = -2 to make it equal zero
then 2N=+2 hence N=+1

Or NH4=+1 then N=-3
NO3=-1 then N=+5

 

[Borek]

Or NH4=+1 then N=-3
NO3=-1 then N=+5

That's correct - these nitrogens are not equivalent and each has a different ON.

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