Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 5 - Molecules and Compounds - Exercises - Questions - Page 156: 12

Answer

Groups 1 and 2 on the periodic table have fixed charges of +1 and +2, respectively. The charges for these ions do no change from compound to compound. In addition to these groups, silver always has +1 charge, zinc has +2 and aluminum has +3.

Work Step by Step

Groups 1 and 2 on the periodic table have fixed charges of +1 and +2, respectively. The charges for these ions do no change from compound to compound. In addition to these groups, silver always has +1 charge, zinc has +2 and aluminum has +3.
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