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What is the charge of oxygen in Na2O?

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In Na2O, what is the oxidation state of oxygen? In Na2O oxidation state of Na is 1+
User Manoj Suryawanshi
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Answer:

-2

Step-by-step explanation:

- Look up oxidation rules. Most always, oxygen is a -2.

- If you want more info, Na would be +1 because 1 + 1 = 2, which balances out the -2 on Oxygen.

- Hope this helps! If you need more help or a further explanation please let me know.

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