Question

Identify the oxidation number of N in the following compounds: (NH4)2 MoO4 NH4 NO3

Please state a plan, solution, and a explanation to get the answer for this question.

Answer 1

-3 + +5

Step-by-step explanation:

NH

4

NO

3

exists as NH

4

+

and NO

3

−

.Oxidation state of N in NH

4

+

is -3 and in NO

3

−

is +5.

Note: Oxidation state of oxygen is -2 and of hydrogen is +1.