what is the net charge of yttrium?

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what is the net charge of yttrium?

2007-01-05 13:30:02 · 2 answers · asked by smile 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Yttrium usually exhibits a charge of 3+

2007-01-05 13:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by The Old Professor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

As an element its net charge is zero. Its most common oxidaton charge is +3. If you have a compound of yttrium and a halogen the formula would be YX3 where X represents a halogen (F, Cl, Br, I)

2007-01-05 13:50:01 · answer #2 · answered by docrider28 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋