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Rank the nitrogen ions from the one with N in the highest...

Rank the nitrogen ions from the one with $\mathrm{N}$ in the highest oxidation state to the one with $\mathrm{N}$ in the lowest.
$\mathrm{N}_{3}^{-}, \mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5}^{+}, \mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}, \mathrm{NH}_{4}^{+}, \mathrm{NO}_{2}^{-}$

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Key Concepts

Oxidation Number Calculation Rules

These are a set of guidelines used to assign oxidation states to atoms within molecules and ions. By applying rules—such as assigning oxygen a typical charge of -2 and hydrogen +1, unless exceptional cases occur, and ensuring that the sum of oxidation states equals the overall charge of the ion—chemists can determine the formal oxidation state of each element, which is essential for comparing different species.

Polyatomic Ion Structure and Charge Balance

This concept involves understanding how the arrangement of atoms within a polyatomic ion and their associated electronegativities contribute to the overall charge and distribution of oxidation states. Recognizing the structure allows one to correctly distribute the ion's overall charge among its atoms, which is pivotal when ranking the elements by oxidation state.

Oxidation State

This concept refers to the hypothetical charge that an atom would have if all bonds to atoms of different elements were completely ionic. It is a fundamental tool in understanding the electron distribution within a molecule or ion and plays a crucial role in predicting the reactivity and properties of a chemical species.

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