General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry 3rd Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0-07351-124-2
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-124-5

Chapter 3 - Ionic Compounds - Problems - Page 78: 3.6

Answer

The correct ion symbols are: a. $K^+$ b. $Br^-$ c. $V^{2+}$

Work Step by Step

1. Identify the element with the atomic number equal to number of protons given on a periodic table: a. 19: K b. 35 : Br c. 23: V 3. Calcule the net charge: Charge = Number of protons - Number of electrons a. Charge = 19 - 18 = +1 b. Charge = 35 - 36 = -1 c. Charge = 23 - 21 = +2
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