Answer
The oxidation states in a neutral atom must add up to zero.
Work Step by Step
This is a fact concerning oxidation states and does not have exceptions like other rules.
Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)
by Tro, Nivaldo J.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
032191029X
ISBN 13:
978-0-32191-029-5
Chapter 16 - Oxidation and Reduction - Exercises - Questions - Page 602: 8
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