Can someone explain how to determine oxidation states if the element is not by itself, please :)
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KClO = potassium hypochlorite, the hypochlorite ion has an overall charge of 1-, K has a charge of 1+
K 1+, ClO- --> Cl 1+, O 2- = overall charge of 1-
KCl --> K 1+, Cl 1-
O2 --> neutral, or no charge, since this is a pure element
K 1+, ClO- --> Cl 1+, O 2- = overall charge of 1-
KCl --> K 1+, Cl 1-
O2 --> neutral, or no charge, since this is a pure element