im doing a lab report and we have to do equations. what im confused about is if there are 2 potassiums would the charge for the 2 of them together be 2- by adding up the charges of the 2, or would it still be 1-, because thats what that charge of potassium is?
2006-10-08 12:03:15 · 2 answers · asked by fashionistaqt 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
If you are balancing ions, yes, two potassium ions would have a total charge of +2. This charge would have to be balanced with a total -2 charge to complete the ionic formula.
I am just guessing that this is what you need. Your question could use a little more information.
2006-10-08 12:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The oxidation number will continue to be 1. Each one will have one. If you need to balance the charges you need to count them both.
Like in this equation:
K2SO4 ---> 2K(+1) + SO4(-2).
In order for the right side to be neutral you count the potassium ions.
2 x (+1) + 1 x (-2) = 0
Same as in the left side.
2006-10-08 19:07:05 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋