Lesson: Oxidation Numbers Chemistry • Second Year of Secondary School

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In this lesson, we will learn how to calculate and use oxidation numbers.

Students will be able to

calculate the oxidation numbers of elements in compounds and ions,
describe changes in oxidation numbers in terms of the oxidation and reduction occurring within a chemical reaction,
identify a redox reaction through the change of oxidation number,
understand the relevance of redox reactions to oxidation states,
describe disproportionation.