As a Pure Element the Oxidation Number of Zinc Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

As a pure element the oxidation number of zinc is ________,but in compounds such as ZnCO₃ its oxidation number is ________.

• A)0;0
• B)0;+1
• C)+1;0
• D)0;+2
• E)none of the above

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