Oxidation numbers are written with the positive or negative sign over the number.
Oxidation number of any element gives idea about the exchangeable number of electrons from the outermost shell of that element.
If electrons are losing from the valence shell then the element will show positive oxidation number and if electrons are gained to the valence shell then element will show negative oxidation state.
Elements with oxidation state will be shown as Mg²⁺, O²⁻ means oxidation state is expressed at the top or over of the symbol of element.
Hence oxidation states are written over the numbers.
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