Which statement best describes the difference between the charge of a polyatomic ion and the oxidation states of its constituent atoms? (For example, the charge of NOâ3 is 1-, and the oxidation states of its atoms are +5 for the nitrogen atom and -2 for each oxygen atom.) Which statement best describes the difference between the charge of a polyatomic ion and the oxidation states of its constituent atoms? (For example, the charge of is 1-, and the oxidation states of its atoms are +5 for the nitrogen atom and -2 for each oxygen atom.)
a.The charge of a polyatomic ion is not a real physical property, while the oxidation states of atoms are actual physical properties.
b.The oxidation state of the ion is the same as its charge.
c.The charge of a polyatomic ion is a property of the entire ion, while the oxidation states are assigned to each individual atom.
Which statement best describes the difference between the charge of a polyatomic ion and the oxidation states of its constituent atoms? (For example, the charge of NOâ3 is 1-, and the oxidation states of its atoms are +5 for the nitrogen atom and -2 for each oxygen atom.) Which statement best describes the difference between the charge of a polyatomic ion and the oxidation states of its constituent atoms? (For example, the charge of is 1-, and the oxidation states of its atoms are +5 for the nitrogen atom and -2 for each oxygen atom.)
a.The charge of a polyatomic ion is not a real physical property, while the oxidation states of atoms are actual physical properties.
b.The oxidation state of the ion is the same as its charge.
c.The charge of a polyatomic ion is a property of the entire ion, while the oxidation states are assigned to each individual atom.
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