Questions: Find the oxidation state of the underlined element. NaNO3 +5 +1 0 -3

Find the oxidation state of the underlined element.
NaNO3
+5
+1
0
-3
Transcript text: Find the oxidation state of the underlined element. $\mathrm{NaNO}_{3}$ $+5$ $+1$ 0 $-3$
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the Compound and Element

The compound given is sodium nitrate, NaNO3\mathrm{NaNO}_{3}. We need to find the oxidation state of the nitrogen (N) atom in this compound.

Step 2: Assign Known Oxidation States
  • Sodium (Na\mathrm{Na}) is an alkali metal and typically has an oxidation state of +1+1.
  • Oxygen (O\mathrm{O}) typically has an oxidation state of 2-2.
Step 3: Set Up the Equation

The compound NaNO3\mathrm{NaNO}_{3} is neutral, so the sum of the oxidation states of all atoms must equal zero. Let xx be the oxidation state of nitrogen (N).

The equation based on the oxidation states is: +1+x+3(2)=0 +1 + x + 3(-2) = 0

Step 4: Solve for the Oxidation State of Nitrogen

Simplify and solve the equation: +1+x6=0 +1 + x - 6 = 0 x5=0 x - 5 = 0 x=+5 x = +5

Final Answer

The oxidation state of nitrogen in NaNO3\mathrm{NaNO}_{3} is +5\boxed{+5}.

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