What you’ll learn5 learning objectivesChoose one objective for a focused lesson, or study the complete topic.6.1.1Oxidation numbers of elements in compounds• Calculate oxidation numbers of elements in compounds and ionsSyllabus objective6.1.2Changes in oxidation numbers to help balance• Use changes in oxidation numbers to help balance chemical equationsSyllabus objective6.1.3Redox Terminology• Explain and use the terms redox, oxidation, reduction and disproportionation in terms of electron transfer and changes in oxidation numberSyllabus objective6.1.4And use the terms oxidising agent and reducing• Explain and use the terms oxidising agent and reducing agentSyllabus objective6.1.5Oxidation Numbers in Compound Names• Use a Roman numeral to indicate the magnitude of the oxidation number of an elementSyllabus objective