Assign oxidation numbers to each element in this compound. NO N = O =

Answer;

Oxidation number of O = -2 and N = + 2

Explanation; The oxidation number of an atom is the charge that atom would have if the compound was composed of ions. NO is a gas whose oxidation number is zero. The oxidation number of oxygen is almost always - 2 Therefore to find the oxidation number of Nitrogen;

-2 + x = 0

x = + 2

The oxidation number of N is + while that of O is - 2