Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 22 - Chemistry of the Nonmetals - Exercises - Page 994: 22.72a

Answer

$SiO_{2}$, oxidation state of Si is +4

Work Step by Step

Net oxidation state of the compound is 0, hence: O: -2 x 2 = -4, hence Si should have oxidation state of +4.
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