Fe2+ and Fe3+.
+2 or +3
This is a definition of "ionic bonding".
You can find a periodic table with ionic charges by searching for "periodic table with charges" online. Many websites offer interactive periodic tables that display the common ionic charges of elements when you hover over them. Alternatively, you can find printable versions that include ionic charges in chemistry textbooks or educational materials.
No, chemical formulas for ionic compounds are not written using the least common multiple of the charges on each ion. The charges on the ions are used to determine the ratio of ions needed to balance the charges in the compound. The formula is written to show this ratio in the simplest whole number terms.
When two or more elements of opposite charge combine, they form an ionic bond. Ionic bonds are created when one element transfers electrons to another, resulting in the attraction between the positive and negative charges of the elements.
These bonds are called ionic bonds. They are formed by electrostatic attractions.
The correct ionic formula for Ca2+ and P3- is Ca3P2. The charges on each ion must balance to create a neutral compound, so two Ca2+ ions (2x2 charges) are needed to balance out the three P3- ions (3x(-3) charges).
Chemical formulas for ionic compounds indicate the ratio between the cations and anions. The charges on each ion are used to determine this ratio which results in a neutral compound. The least common multiple ensures that the overall charge is balanced.
The charges of an ionic compound should add up to zero, as it is formed by the transfer of electrons between ions with opposite charges to achieve stability.
The two ions in an ionic bond have opposite charges; one ion is positively charged (cation) and the other is negatively charged (anion). This attraction between opposite charges is what holds the ions together in the bond.
To find the ionic charge of an element or ion, you can look at the element's position on the periodic table. Elements in groups 1, 2, and 13 tend to have positive charges, while elements in groups 15, 16, and 17 tend to have negative charges. Transition metals can have multiple charges, so you may need to refer to a table of common charges for these elements.
Students often struggle with understanding how ions form, predicting the charges of ions, determining the formula of an ionic compound, and balancing chemical equations involving ionic compounds in chemistry.