Question

11 multiple choice 1 point ag₂o silver (ii) oxide silver oxide silver (i) oxide

Explanation:

In \(Ag_2O\), oxygen has an oxidation state of - 2. Let the oxidation state of silver (\(Ag\)) be \(x\). Using the formula for the sum of oxidation states in a neutral compound (\(2x+(-2)=0\)), we solve for \(x\):

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So, silver has an oxidation state of + 1. The naming convention for ionic compounds with variable - oxidation - state metals: we use Roman numerals in parentheses to denote the oxidation state of the metal.

Answer:

Silver (I) Oxide