the oxidation number of a hydrogen is?

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2007-04-24 19:51:35 · 4 answers · asked by randy_nephro 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

+1 but in rare cases it can also be -1. but most of the time (in fact almost always) +1. The only time its -1 is in metal hydrides.

2007-04-24 19:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

+1 and -1.

2007-04-25 02:58:53 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Its +1 except in metal hydride complexes where its -1

2007-04-25 03:08:38 · answer #3 · answered by lahomaokie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

1

absolute value of course! haha!

2007-04-25 02:57:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋