oxidationStates

Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning.  
# Instructions
Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. 
# Response Format
Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'

Predicate: oxidationStates

Indicates the specific oxidation numbers assigned to an element or atom within a chemical species, reflecting its electron loss or gain state in that context.