Which regions on the periodic table can adopt positive and negative oxidation numbers?

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Alvin Hendrix

6 June, 21:35

Which regions on the periodic table can adopt positive and negative oxidation numbers?

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Darnell Forbes · Answer 1

The region (s) of the periodic table which are made up of elements that can adopt both positive and negative oxidation numbers are the "non-metal" region. As we can see on the periodic table, the elements situated at the right side of the table have two oxidation states, one positive and the other a negative.