But that's because this rule is more important than this rule. So on this table, every rule that comes before it is more important. For example, this is the most important rule, the second most important rule, third most important rule, and fourth most important rule. So when you're assigning these activation numbers, you must keep that in mind. Now, let's look at a few more guidelines that we can use when assigning oxidation states. Now, this table is meant to be a guideline.