Average Oxidation Number

Average Oxidation Number

### Formula:

$$Average\ ON=\frac{\text{Total oxidation number}}{\text{Number of atoms}}$$

### Terminologies:

- Average ON → Average oxidation state of an element when multiple oxidation states exist.

- Total Oxidation Number → Sum of oxidation states.

- Number of Atoms → Total atoms of that element.

### Usage:

- Used for compounds containing elements with variable oxidation states.