Na3Sb
sodium antimony compound
Sodium ions can balance Sb3- in simple ionic examples.
What Is the Charge of Antimony?
Antimony commonly forms Sb3- Sb3+ Sb5+ in introductory ionic compounds.
Quick answer: Antimony usually has a common ionic charge of -3 or +3 or +5, written as Sb3- or Sb3+ or Sb5+.
| Element | Antimony |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Sb |
| Atomic number | 51 |
| Common ionic charge | -3, +3, +5 |
| Common ions | Sb3-, Sb3+, Sb5+ |
Why Antimony has this charge
Antimony has common reference charges of -3, +3, +5. Use the compound name and context to distinguish ionic charge from oxidation state.
Antimony charge examples
CaSb2
calcium antimony compound
Calcium ions can balance common negative Antimony ions.
FAQ
Is Antimony charge the same as oxidation state?
Ionic charge is the charge on an actual ion. Oxidation state is a bookkeeping number used inside compounds. They can match, but they are not always the same thing.
How do I use this in formulas?
Combine positive and negative ions so the total charge is zero. You can also use the ionic compound calculator.
Where can I see the full chart?
Use the periodic table with charges or the ionic charges chart.