Periodic Table Element Charges

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Which of the following elements is most likely to form an ion with a 2+ charge?

  • Sodium (Na)
  • Magnesium (Mg) (correct)
  • Fluorine (F)
  • Oxygen (O)

Based on the chart, which element is least likely to form a stable ion?

  • Calcium (Ca)
  • Chlorine (Cl)
  • Nitrogen (N)
  • Krypton (Kr) (correct)

What charge is typically associated with elements in Group 6A (VIA) when they form ions?

  • +2
  • +1
  • -1
  • -2 (correct)

Considering the common charges, what is the most likely formula for a compound formed between Aluminum (Al) and Oxygen (O)?

<p>Al₂O₃ (B)</p>
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Which alkaline earth metal is located in the third period?

<p>Magnesium (Mg) (D)</p>
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Which of the following elements is a halogen?

<p>Chlorine (Cl) (A)</p>
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What is the expected ionic charge of Potassium (K)?

<p>+1 (D)</p>
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Which of these elements is a transition metal?

<p>Iron (Fe) (D)</p>
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What is the compound formed when Barium (Ba) reacts with Oxygen (O)?

<p>BaO (C)</p>
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For which of the following pairs of elements would the compound formed most likely exhibit ionic bonding?

<p>Sodium (Na) and Chlorine (Cl) (A)</p>
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If element X is in Group 5A, what is the likely formula when it combines with Hydrogen?

<p>XH₃ (B)</p>
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Which element readily forms diatomic molecules?

<p>Fluorine (F) (D)</p>
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Which of the following elements has a full valence shell of electrons?

<p>Argon (Ar) (A)</p>
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What is the correct formula for a compound formed between Calcium (Ca) and Phosphorus (P)?

<p>Ca₃P₂ (A)</p>
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Which of the following elements is likely to have variable charges?

<p>Iron (Fe) (B)</p>
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What charge is expected on a sulfide ion?

<p>-2 (B)</p>
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Which group of elements is known as the alkali metals?

<p>Group 1A (A)</p>
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An element has an electron configuration ending in $ns^2np^4$. What charge would be most likely on its ion?

<p>-2 (A)</p>
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Element X is in the same group as oxygen. What is the predicted formula of the compound it forms with potassium?

<p>Kâ‚‚X (B)</p>
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Flashcards

Group 1 Charge

Elements in Group 1 of the periodic table (e.g., Hydrogen, Lithium, Sodium) typically have a charge of +1.

Group 2 Charge

Elements in Group 2 of the periodic table (e.g., Beryllium, Magnesium) typically have a charge of +2.

Group 16 Charge

Elements in Group 16 of the periodic table (e.g., Oxygen, Sulfur) typically have a charge of -2.

Group 17 Charge

Elements in Group 17 of the periodic table (e.g., Fluorine, Chlorine) typically have a charge of -1.

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Ions

Ions are atoms or groups of atoms that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in an electrical charge.

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Variable Charges

Elements like Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), and others in the transition metal block can exhibit multiple charges.

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Group 13 Charge

Elements in Group 13 of the periodic table (e.g., Boron, Aluminum) typically have a charge of +3.

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Study Notes

  • Element charges are displayed on a periodic table
  • The charges are 1+, 2+, variable, 3+, 4+/4-, 3-, 2-, 1- and 0

Element Groupings

  • 1+ includes H, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and Fr
  • 2+ includes Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Ra
  • Variable charges includes the transition metals: Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Cd, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Au, Hg, Rf, Db, Sg, Bh, Hs, Mt, Ds, and Rg
  • 3+ includes B, Al, Ga, and In
  • 4+/4- includes C, Si, Ge, As, Sn, and Tb
  • 3- includes N, P, and Bi
  • 2- includes O, S, Se, Te, Po, and Lv
  • 1- includes F, Cl, Br, I, At, and Ts
  • 0 includes the Noble Gasses: He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn, and Og

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