Problem: What is the oxidation state of an individual phosphorus atom in PO43-?Express the oxidation state numerically (e.g., +1).
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O → oxide → -2 OS
x as OS for P
(x) + 4(-2) = -3
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What is the oxidation state of an individual phosphorus atom in PO43-?
Express the oxidation state numerically (e.g., +1).