In simple terms, explain oxidation numbers. 

    By definition, the oxidation number of an atom is the charge that atom would have if the compound was composed of ions. 1. The oxidation number of an atom is zero in a neutral substance that contains atoms of only one element. ... The oxidation number of simple ions is equal to the charge on the ion

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they are both synthetic elements

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