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The oxidation number is a positive or negative number that represents the charge an atom would have if electrons were transferred completely. It indicates the electron distribution in a compound.
A chemical reaction that involves both reduction (gain of electrons) and oxidation (loss of electrons).
The electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom which determine its reactivity.
The ability of an atom to attract shared electrons in a covalent bond.