kaitlynroling kaitlynroling
  • 20-11-2014
  • Chemistry
contestada

What is the oxidation number for zinc? How does zinc's electron configuration account for this oxidation number?

Respuesta :

Katie33 Katie33
  • 20-11-2014
+2 is the oxidation number for Zinc
Oxidation Number for a Transition metal = Number of Unpaired d-electrons + Two s-electrons  
[Ar]4s2 3d10 is the electron configuration for zinc. The d-block is full with 10 electrons meaning there are no unpaired d-electrons, so the oxidation number is 0 unpaired d-electrons + 2 s-electrons = +2
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What is the height of a tringle whose area is 4 square meters and whose base is 2 1/2 meters
60% of what number is 21
Why was the printing press so important to the spread of Reformation ideas? A. Taxes on printed materials did not have to be turned over to the catholic church
80 oz is greater than less than or equal to 5 lbs
What is the approximate perimeter of a semicircle with a radius of 8 m? Use pi star times = 3.14. Express your final answer to the nearest hundredth.
The bald eagle is special in the United Stated. How can you tell??
2x=3y does this show direct variation?
Which situation can be described using a negative number? Receiving a $20 tip. A weight gain of 20 pounds. Flying a kite 20 feet above the ground. A wind ch
do 100 nerve cells make up the nervous system
The economic system that is based on private ownership and competition motivated by profit is called _____. socialism capitalism mercantilism communism