What is the meaning of oxidation number?

noun

  • The degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge.
    • usage: "the oxidation number of hydrogen is +1 and of oxygen is -2"
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