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Can an ion with 6 electrons in outer shell in the third group have charge +1?
Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2024 1:55 pm
by Kaiae
My son got this exercise to prepare for a chemistry test:
What is the symbol for the ion with charge +1, in the third series, with 6 electrons in outer shell
He deducted that would be Cl+ but is it even a possible ion ?
Re: Can an ion with 6 electrons in outer shell in the third group have charge +1?
Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2024 2:40 pm
by ChenBeier
Yes it's possible in compound like Cl-F or Cl2O. The element has to be more electronegative as chlorine. But it will be more polarized not like a cathion Na+.
Re: Can an ion with 6 electrons in outer shell in the third group have charge +1?
Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2024 3:07 pm
by Kaiae
Thank you!
Re: Can an ion with 6 electrons in outer shell in the third group have charge +1?
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2024 1:00 am
by watsicagaylord
Kaiae wrote: ↑Thu Dec 19, 2024 1:55 pm
My son got this exercise to prepare for a chemistry test:
What is the symbol for the ion with charge +1, in the third series, with 6 electrons in outer shell
He deducted that would be Cl+ but is it even a possible ion ?
It's wonderful that your son is interested in chemistry. On the other hand, when chlorine (Cl) gains an electron, it forms a Cl-ion, and its outer shell usually has seven electrons. The typical behavior of chlorine is actually at odds with an ion having six outer shell electrons and a positive charge. Perhaps he had a different ingredient in mind! Never stop sparking his interest!
Re: Can an ion with 6 electrons in outer shell in the third group have charge +1?
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2024 2:56 am
by ChenBeier
when chlorine (Cl) gains an electron, it forms a Cl-ion, and its outer shell usually has seven electrons.
Wrong. Neutral chlorine has 7 electrons. Chloride has 8 ( Octett rule)
Please don't fill threads with wortless text.
Re: Can an ion with 6 electrons in outer shell in the third group have charge +1?
Posted: Tue May 06, 2025 2:39 am
by bevis0405
Great question — and you're right to be skeptical
Escape Road of Cl⁺ — it's not a common or stable ion.
Re: Can an ion with 6 electrons in outer shell in the third group have charge +1?
Posted: Tue May 06, 2025 3:06 am
by ChenBeier
What is the oxidation number of Chlorine in Cl2O and ClF in your opinion. It doesn't matter is it stable or not.