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Question 5

Which element has the oxidation number of +1 ?
Chlorine (CI)
Nitrogen (N)
Potassium (K)
Boron (B)
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Answer:

Potassium (K)

Step-by-step explanation:

The element with oxidation number of +1 is potassium.

Every element in the first group on the periodic table has an oxidation number of +1.

  • They are a group of metals known as the alkali metals.
  • When they combine with other atoms, they prefer to lose an electron to form the bonds.
  • A loss of an electron will give them a complete octet in their atomic structure.
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