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Calculating Oxidation Numbers in MCAT General Chemistry

May 24, 2019 By Leah4sci 1 Comment

Calculating Oxidation Numbers in MCAT General Chemistry by Leah4sciOxidation numbers can be confusing, unless you think of it as charge (real or imaginary) associated with each specific atom in a complex molecule or polyatomic ion.

Calculating Oxidation Numbers Video 1 – Oxidation Numbers

This video shows you how to find and calculate oxidation numbers when given simple and complex molecules or ions.

(Watch on YouTube: Oxidation Numbers. Click CC for transcription.)

Links & Resources Mentioned In This Video:

  • Formal Charge Shortcut tutorial
  • Common Oxidizing and Reducing Agents Cheat Sheet

Calculating Oxidation Numbers Video 2 – Oxidation Numbers

Oxidation and reduction cannot happen on their own. When one atom loses electrons, another atom has to gain these electrons.

This video walks you through redox pairs using the mnemonic LEO the lion says GER to help you understand oxidizing/reducing agents. You’ll also learn how to recognize (rather than memorize) common oxidizing and reducing agents.

If you're looking to understand how assigning oxidation numbers can help you in studying things like the Galvanic/Voltaic or Electrolytic Cell, make sure to take a look at my Electrochemistry series.

(Watch on YouTube: Redox and Agents. Click CC for transcription.)

Links & Resources Mentioned In This Video:

  • Common Oxidizing and Reducing Agents Cheat Sheet

<– Watch Previous Video: Density
–> Watch Next Video: Oxidation Reduction

This is Video 8 in the Stoichiometry & Reactions Video Series. Click HERE for the entire series.

Ready to test your knowledge? Try the MCAT Reactions and Stoichiometry practice quiz!

Filed Under: Reactions and Stoichiometry Tagged With: mcat chemistry, mcat reactions, stoichiometry

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  1. Christy says

    August 11, 2020 at 2:24 am

    Hi Leah, Thank you so much for all of your videos and resources. I love your teaching style! I just completed your stoichiometry series and you referred to your “Should versus Has” shortcut several times but I have not been able to find where you teach this elusive but apparently important method! Can you direct me or give me a link? Thanks so much. Christy

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