A number which is assigned to each atom or ion in a compound which explains its degree of oxidation is called A. Oxidation state only B. Oxidation number C. Oxidation degree only D. Oxidation state and number 0 0 votes Article Rating Subscribe Login Notify of new follow-up comments new replies to my comments Label {} [+] Name* Email* Label {} [+] Name* Email* 0 Comments Oldest Newest Most Voted Inline Feedbacks View all comments