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Why do Tin and Lead form two ions while the rest of their group do not?
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∙ 13y ago
They both are metals with two oxidation states or levels (2 ox. numbers) but this isn't uncommon in group 14 (in the periodic table) e.g. C and Si also have 2 ox. numbers +2 and +4
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What elements will not typically form ions?
The two groups that do not usually form ions include Group 14 and Group 18. Group 14 does not form ions. They do not gain or lose electrons either. Group 18 does not form ions because they contain stable noble gases.
Do elements in group 1 readily or rarely form ions?
Elements of group 1 readily form ions having a charge of +1.
What is the charge of all alkali metal ions?
Alkali metals are found in group 1 of the periodic table. They will form ions with a 1+ charge. If you meant alkaline earth, they are found in group 2, and will form ions with a 2+ charge.
What are some uses of group 8 elements?
they have one valence electron, and they form ions with a 1+ change.they have one valence electron, and they form ions with a 1- charge.they have one valence electron, and they form ions with a 2+ charge.they have one valence electron, and they form ions with a 2- charge.
When an atom becomes on ion with a two-charge the atom?
The group 2 elements form ions with a 2+ charge. For example, Mg2+ and Ca2+. The group 16 elements form ions with a 2- charge. For example, O2- and S2-.
Why tin have stable plus 4 while lead have stable plus 2 as they belong to the same group?
Both tin and lead can form 2+ and 4+ ions.
Why atoms of group 0 elements do not form ions?
why atoms of group 0 elements do not form ions
What is the formula for the compound formed by lead ions and chromate ions?
Lead ions = Pb2+Chromate ions = CrO4-2Compound they form is Lead(II) chromate = PbCrO4
What is the formula for the compound formed by lead(ii) ions and chromate ions?
Lead ions = Pb2+Chromate ions = CrO4-2Compound they form is Lead(II) chromate = PbCrO4
What type of ions do the elements of group 1 form?
Group 1 elements are the alkali metals, which form ions wih a 1+ charge.
What group of elements tends to form negative ions that have a -1 charge?
Group that tend to form -1 ions include group VIIA
What elements will not typically form ions?
The two groups that do not usually form ions include Group 14 and Group 18. Group 14 does not form ions. They do not gain or lose electrons either. Group 18 does not form ions because they contain stable noble gases.
When group A elements form ions they?
lose 2 electrons and form ions with a 2+ charge.
Do elements in group 1 readily or rarely form ions?
Elements of group 1 readily form ions having a charge of +1.
What kinds of ions do acids and bases form in water?
What kind of ions does a base release in a water solution?
What are the charges of ions in group1A?
When group 1A elements form ions, they form cations with a +1 charge.
When group 2a elements form ions what happens?
When group 2A elements form ions, they lose two electrons. Some examples of group 2A elements include radium and magnesium.
