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What is the charge on the zinc ion in zinc phosphide?
P3-
In the ionic solid zinc phosphide Zn3P2 what is the formula of the phosphide ion?
The formula of the phosphide ion is P3-. This is because in the compound zinc phosphide (Zn3P2), the two phosphide ions (each with a charge of 3-) combine with three zinc ions (each with a charge of 2+) to achieve overall charge neutrality.
Is there anything in the name zinc phosphide that indicates there are three zinc and two phosphorus ions in the formula?
No. However, if you know your ions you will know transition metals such as zinc will commonly form a 2+ ion. From its position on the periodic table you may also conclude the phosphide ion has a 3- charge. Balancing the charges results in a formula of Zn3P2.
Why does a Phoshide Ion has a charge of -3?
Phosphide, like every element, ultimately has the goal of having eight electrons in its outermost shell (satisfying the octet rule). To satisfy its octet, phosphide gains three electrons, which makes it more negative. Therefore, a phosphide ion's charge is -3.
Why do you need one zinc ion and two fluoride ions for the formula zinc fluoride?
In any ionic compound the charges of the ions must balance out to zero. The zinc ion has a 2+ charge while the fluoride ion has a 1- charge. So zinc fluoride must contain two fluoride ions for every zinc ion.
What is the charge on the zinc ion in zinc phosphide?
P3-
In the ionic solid zinc phosphide Zn3P2 what is the formula of the phosphide ion?
The formula of the phosphide ion is P3-. This is because in the compound zinc phosphide (Zn3P2), the two phosphide ions (each with a charge of 3-) combine with three zinc ions (each with a charge of 2+) to achieve overall charge neutrality.
What is the compound name for Zn3 PO4 2?
The name of this compound is zinc phosphide.
Is there anything in the name zinc phosphide that indicates there are three zinc and two phosphorus ions in the formula?
No. However, if you know your ions you will know transition metals such as zinc will commonly form a 2+ ion. From its position on the periodic table you may also conclude the phosphide ion has a 3- charge. Balancing the charges results in a formula of Zn3P2.
What is the radical of phosphide?
The radical of phosphide is represented by the symbol P^3-. This means that the phosphide ion has a charge of -3.
What is the symbol and charges of phosphide?
The symbol for phosphide ion is P3-, indicating that it carries a charge of -3.
Why does a Phoshide Ion has a charge of -3?
Phosphide, like every element, ultimately has the goal of having eight electrons in its outermost shell (satisfying the octet rule). To satisfy its octet, phosphide gains three electrons, which makes it more negative. Therefore, a phosphide ion's charge is -3.
What is the charge of Mg3P2?
The compound magnesium phosphide, Mg3P2, consists of three magnesium (Mg) ions and two phosphide (P) ions. Each magnesium ion has a charge of +2, resulting in a total positive charge of +6 from the magnesium. Each phosphide ion has a charge of -3, giving a total negative charge of -6 from the two phosphide ions. Thus, the overall charge of Mg3P2 is neutral, balancing the +6 from magnesium with the -6 from phosphorus.
Is the charge of a zinc ion positive or negative?
Zinc ion (cation) is positive.
Which is stable azide ion or phosphide ion?
The phosphide ion is stable
Does phosphorus form an ion?
Phosphorus forms a -3 ion called phosphide.
What is the electron charge of zinc?
the charge of zinc has only one charge which is 2+.
