Ions and their Valencies

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Which of the following ions has a positive valency of 2?

  • Plumbous ($Pb^{2+}$) (correct)
  • Aluminium ($Al^{3+}$)
  • Stannic ($Sn^{4+}$)
  • Ammonium ($NH_4^+$)

Which of the following pairs of ions have the same positive valency?

  • Stannic ($Sn^{4+}$) and Aluminum ($Al^{3+}$)
  • Lithium ($Li^+$) and Magnesium ($Mg^{2+}$)
  • Cupric ($Cu^{2+}$) and Auric ($Au^{3+}$)
  • Ferrous ($Fe^{2+}$) and Plumbous ($Pb^{2+}$) (correct)

What is the chemical formula for the bisulphate ion?

  • $HSO_3^-$
  • $HS^-$
  • $HSO_4^-$ (correct)
  • $H_2SO_4$

Which of the following ions has a negative valency of 3?

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Which of the following is the correct symbol for the stannate ion?

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Which of the following is the chemical formula for the cupric ion?

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What is the symbol for the argentous ion?

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What is the chemical formula for the dichromate ion?

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Which of the following ions has a positive charge of +3?

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Which of the following is the formula for the permanganate ion?

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Which ion is represented by the formula $PO_4^{3-}$?

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Which of the following ions is correctly matched with its symbol?

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Identify the ion that has a -2 charge.

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Which of the following represents a negative valency of 4?

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What is the chemical symbol for the 'aurous' ion of gold?

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Which of the following is the correct formula for the silicate ion?

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Which of the following ions has a +4 charge?

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Which of the following ions does NOT have a single negative charge?

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Which of the following is the formula for the acetate ion?

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Flashcards

What is NH4+?

Ammonium ion, a positively charged polyatomic ion.

What is H+?

Hydrogen ion, a positively charged ion of hydrogen.

What is Li+?

Lithium ion, used in batteries and mood stabilizers.

What is Na+?

Sodium ion, vital for nerve and muscle function.

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What is K+?

Potassium ion, essential for plant and animal life.

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What is Cu+?

Cuprous ion, copper(I) ion.

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What is Ag+?

Argentous ion, silver(I) ion.

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What is Hg+?

Mercurous ion, mercury(I) ion.

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What is Au+?

Aurous ion, gold(I) ion.

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What is Mg2+?

Magnesium ion, important in enzymes and chlorophyll.

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What is Ca2+?

Calcium ion, vital for bones and muscle function.

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What is Zn2+?

Zinc ion, important for immune function and enzymes.

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What is Ba2+?

Barium ion, used in medical imaging.

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What is Al3+?

Aluminium ion (Al3+), commonly found in compounds in the Earth's crust.

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What is Cr3+?

Chromium ion, used in stainless steel and chrome plating.

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What is F-?

Fluoride ion, used in dental care to prevent cavities.

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What is Cl-?

Chloride ion, most abundant anion in blood.

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What is Br-?

Bromide ion, used in sedatives and disinfectants.

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What is I-?

Iodide ion, essential for thyroid hormone production.

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What is OH-?

Hydroxide ion, a diatomic anion with chemical formula OH−.

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Study Notes

  • This is a list of common ions with their positive and negative valencies, along with their symbols

Positive Valency 1

  • Ammonium: NH₄⁺
  • Hydrogen: H⁺
  • Lithium: Li⁺
  • Sodium: Na⁺
  • Potassium: K⁺
  • Cuprous [Copper (I)]: Cu⁺
  • Argentous [Silver (I)]: Ag⁺
  • Mercurous [Mercury (I)]: Hg⁺
  • Aurous [Gold (I)]: Au⁺

Positive Valency 2

  • Magnesium: Mg²⁺
  • Calcium: Ca²⁺
  • Zinc: Zn²⁺
  • Barium: Ba²⁺
  • Nickel: Ni²⁺
  • Uranium: U²⁺
  • Cupric [Copper (II)]: Cu²⁺
  • Argentic [Silver (II)]: Ag²⁺
  • Mercuric [Mercury (II)]: Hg²⁺
  • Ferrous [Iron (II)]: Fe²⁺
  • Plumbous [Lead (II)]: Pb²⁺
  • Stannous [Tin (II)]: Sn²⁺
  • Platinous [Platinum (II)]: Pt²⁺

Positive Valency 3

  • Aluminum: Al³⁺
  • Chromium: Cr³⁺
  • Bismuth: Bi³⁺
  • Arsenic: As³⁺
  • Ferric [Iron (III)]: Fe³⁺
  • Auric [Gold (III)]: Au³⁺

Positive Valency 4

  • Stannic [Tin (IV)]: Sn⁴⁺
  • Plumbic [Lead (IV)]: Pb⁴⁺
  • Platinic [Platinum (IV)]: Pt⁴⁺

Ions with Negative Valency

  • List of ions with negative valencies

Negative Valency 1

  • Fluoride: F⁻
  • Chloride: Cl⁻
  • Bromide: Br⁻
  • Iodide: I⁻
  • Hypochlorite: ClO⁻
  • Chlorate: ClO₃⁻
  • Bicarbonate or hydrogen carbonate: HCO₃⁻
  • Bisulphite or hydrogen sulphite: HSO₃⁻
  • Bisulphide or hydrogen sulphide: HS⁻
  • Bisulphate or hydrogen sulphate: HSO₄⁻
  • Hydride: H⁻
  • Hydroxide: OH⁻
  • Aluminate: AlO₂⁻
  • Permanganate: MnO₄⁻
  • Cyanide: CN⁻
  • Nitrite: NO₂⁻
  • Nitrate: NO₃⁻
  • Acetate: CH₃COO⁻

Negative Valency 2

  • Sulphate: SO₄²⁻
  • Sulphite: SO₃²⁻
  • Sulphide: S²⁻
  • Thiosulphate: S₂O₃²⁻
  • Zincate: ZnO₂²⁻
  • Plumbate: PbO₂²⁻
  • Oxide: O²⁻
  • Peroxide: O₂²⁻
  • Manganate: MnO₄²⁻
  • Dichromate: Cr₂O₇²⁻
  • Carbonate: CO₃²⁻
  • Silicate: SiO₃²⁻
  • Stannate: SnO₃²⁻
  • Oxalate: (COO)₂²⁻

Negative Valency 3

  • Nitride: N³⁻
  • Phosphide: P³⁻
  • Phosphite: PO₃³⁻
  • Phosphate: PO₄³⁻

Negative Valency 4

  • Carbide: C⁴⁻

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