Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solutions - Questions & Problems - Page 161: 4.48

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In all the given species oxidation number is zero. An element in its elemental state or stable state has zero oxidation number. $H_{2}$ is the stable state of hydrogen. $Se_{8}$ is the stable state of Selenium. $P_{4}$ is the stable state of Phosphorus. $O$ is the elemental state of Oxygen. $U$ is the elemental state of Uranium. $As_{4}$ is the stable state of Arsenic. $B_{12}$ is the stable state of Boron.
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