What are the oxidation states of the atoms in a diatonic gas?

In a diatomic gas, such as O₂ or N₂, the oxidation states of the atoms are typically zero. This is because the atoms are in their elemental form and are not combined with different elements, which would give them positive or negative oxidation states. For example, in the case of O₂, each oxygen atom has an oxidation state of 0. Similarly, in N₂, each nitrogen atom also has an oxidation state of 0.