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Technical Note: Does Cr6+ Really Exist? Difference Between Charge and Oxidation State and How to Record Them
Terms such as “charge” and “oxidation state” appear frequently in the literature. The problem is that they are often viewed to be synonymous. However, they are fundamentally different concepts using distinct notations. The aim of the present discussion is to attract the attention of researchers from various fields of science in order to prevent further use of misleading interpretations.