Why does i2 (iodine) has a oxidation number of 0?
1 Answer
Mar 5, 2017
It is a pure element.
Explanation:
When the element is pure, it means that it is not mixed with any other elements. This causes the element to have an oxidation state of 0. You would know when it is pure when it is writen (s) or (L) next to the element
