Figuring out the Charge on Ions

To find the charge on ions we can either use the Periodic Table or, for polyatomic ions, a table of common ions.
For ions of individual elements, like Sodium, Nitrogen, or Oxygen, we can follow the trend on the Periodic Table. For example, ions in Group 1 have a 1+ charge. Sodium (Na) forms Na+ ions. Nitrogen (N) is N 3- and Oxygen (O) forms O 2- ions.
To figure out the charge on polyatomic ions we can either have them memorized or, if we are allowed by our instructor, look them up on a table of common polyatomic ions. For example, the sulfate ion is SO4 2-. The Nitrate ion is NO3 - .
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Resources:
Periodic Tables used in this video:
www.breslyn.org/chemistry/nam...
Table of Common Polyatomic Ions:
www.breslyn.org/chemistry/nam...
Naming and Formula writing for ionic compounds:
www.breslyn.org/chemistry/nam...
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Determining the charge on ions is a key skill in chemistry. It is used extensively in naming and writing formulas for chemical compounds, in net ionic equations, chemical bonding, etc. A good strategy is to memorize the pattern for ions in the Periodic Table first. Then memorize the most common polyatomic ions. Being able to quickly recall the charges ion ions will save time on exams, homework, and make life easier.

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    @Flaystray Жыл бұрын

    So if we can't calculate the charges on the polyatomics, how were they even determined in the first palce

  • @pravinjaiswal2591
    @pravinjaiswal25912 жыл бұрын

    Sir Thank you very much 👍

  • @farrahmehmood5347
    @farrahmehmood53473 жыл бұрын

    Amazing way to teach

  • @wbreslyn

    @wbreslyn

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @neverstoplearning5284
    @neverstoplearning52843 жыл бұрын

    Sir your teaching awesome. I understod clearly about this topic.thankyou sir🙂

  • @wbreslyn

    @wbreslyn

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that!

  • @tet_suyasuya7168
    @tet_suyasuya7168 Жыл бұрын

    sir thank you soo much I'm very amazed with your teaching style 🙏🙏it was brilliant.i really like it🥰💗

  • @wbreslyn

    @wbreslyn

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @tet_suyasuya7168

    @tet_suyasuya7168

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wbreslyn 🌼❤️ you're most welcome sir. 🙏Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @rhenadevakumar5932
    @rhenadevakumar59323 жыл бұрын

    This was awesome ❣️ i love it thank you for sharing ❣️

  • @wbreslyn

    @wbreslyn

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @madalixful
    @madalixful4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing explanation!!

  • @wbreslyn

    @wbreslyn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!