When given this information of the following ions, it is possible to work out the formulae of ionic compounds which include these ions.
Name of Ion | Formula | Charge |
---|---|---|
Sulfate | SO42- | -2 |
Carbonate | CO32- | -2 |
Nitrate | NO3- | -1 |
Hydroxide | OH- | -1 |
Ammonium | NH4+ | +1 |
Silver ion | Ag+ | +1 |
Zinc ion | Zn2+ | +2 |
Hydrogen ion | H+ | +1 |
Copper (II) ion | Cu2+ | +2 |
Iron (II) ion | Fe2+ | +2 |
Iron (III) ion | Fe3+ | +3 |
Lead (II) ion | Pb2+ | +2 |
Ion charges on the periodic table