In electrovalency the oxidation number of the p... - JAMB Chemistry 2018 Question
In electrovalency, the oxidation number of the participating metal is always
A
decreasing
B
increasing
C
constant
D
neutral
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Correct Option: C
In electrovalency (ionic bonding), a metal atom loses electrons to achieve a stable electronic configuration (octet rule). When an atom loses electrons, it undergoes oxidation. Oxidation is characterized by an increase in the oxidation number. Therefore, the oxidation number of the participating metal is always increasing.
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