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An oxidation number can be:

1. positive
2. negative
3. zero
4. all of these

Correct answer: all of these

Solution

Oxidation numbers are bookkeeping values assigned to atoms in compounds or ions. Depending on the situation, they can be positive, negative, or zero, so the correct choice is the one that includes all three.

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