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2006-11-18 05:06:10 · 3 answers · asked by Maziar S 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It is neutral too. In the NaClO case the oxidation number of Cl is different from the oxidation number of Cl in NaCl
NaClO
Na is +1, O is -2, so Cl must be +1
NaCl
Na is +1 so Cl must be -1.
Go, for example, to the following sites for some good rules to find out the oxidation numbers:
http://chemistry.boisestate.edu/rbanks/inorganic/oxidation-reduction/redox4.htm
2006-11-18 05:36:54 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. J. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NA+1 Cl=x O-2
1+x-2=0
-1+x=0
x=1
Na+1, Cl+1, O-2
2006-11-18 13:15:53 · answer #2 · answered by xashleyleyx 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is because this is a very special case where Cl uncharacteristically has the oxidation number +1.
if you take the ox .number for Na to be +1 and that of oxygen to be -2 then -2+1+x = 0
x=2-1
x=+1
2006-11-18 23:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by Chinwe A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋