Using water as an example this video module explores how oxidation numbers are assigned. Also explained is the concept of oxidation states with one elements being oxidized and the other being reduced. Trends of oxidization states are investigated using the periodic table. [17:39]

Concepts

oxidation state, reduction

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electronegative, oxidized, khan academy, khan academy science, oxidation number, oxidation-reduction

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