2007-02-02 06:06:41 · 4 answers · asked by frickenawesomekoreanandyouknowit 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
the answer is -6.
all of you got it wrong.
2007-02-05 09:44:54 · update #1
This depends on your point of view ClO3 has avalence of -1, whilst the only compound to have a negative valence is oxygen with -2.
2007-02-02 06:16:44 · answer #1 · answered by The exclamation mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This compound and similar other compounds contain an elemental potassium which has a valence of +1. The chlorate is a Radical and has a valence of -1.
Just memorize the valences of the radicals and you will not be confused about the negative charges.
There is no such thing as "total negative valence" when you are dealing with Radicals.
There is only One valence for an Element and One valence for a Radical in a compound.
In the ClO3, you do not count O as (3 x -2 = -6). The radical has only one negative valence.
2007-02-02 14:27:51 · answer #2 · answered by ATIJRTX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Compounds are neutral, they do not have a valence. The compound is held together by the K+ and the ClO3-
2007-02-02 14:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-1
The charge on the polyatomic anion ClO3 is -1.
Of course you know already K charge is +1
2007-02-02 14:10:26 · answer #4 · answered by Aldo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋