The oxidation # of manganese in KMno4 is?

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The oxidation # of manganese in KMno4 is?

2007-08-01 16:19:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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(+1) + Mn + 4(-2) = 0
Therefore Mn = +7

*Note: The oxidation state of K= +1 and the oxidation state of O= -2
Just add up all the oxidations states and equate it to zero.

2007-08-01 16:26:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

+7.

KMnO(4) is known as potassium manganese VII. the roman numerals indicate the oxidation number of manganese

2007-08-01 16:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by silivren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

you have 4 oxygens @ -2 ea and one potassium @+1= -7; to balance the Mn is +7

2007-08-01 16:29:13 · answer #3 · answered by Flying Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

+7.

2007-08-02 15:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Eddie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋