A. what is the oxidation state of an element? (1 point) the oxidation state of an element is the amount of electrons an atom has. b. match the element or group to the rule assigning its oxidation state. (1.5 points) a. oxygen b. hydrogen c. lone elements and atoms in gases d. elements with multiple oxidation states e. elements in groups 1, 2, and 17 and polyatomic ions 0 ionic charge +1, – 1 if bonded to a diatomic metal almost always –2 determined by other elements in the compound