NaBr
sodium bromine compound
Sodium ions can balance Br- in simple ionic examples.
What Is the Charge of Bromine?
Bromine commonly forms Br- Br+ Br5+ in introductory ionic compounds.
Quick answer: Bromine usually has a common ionic charge of -1 or +1 or +5, written as Br- or Br+ or Br5+.
| Element | Bromine |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Br |
| Atomic number | 35 |
| Common ionic charge | -1, +1, +5 |
| Common ions | Br-, Br+, Br5+ |
Why Bromine has this charge
Bromine is a halogen. In many binary ionic compounds it forms a -1 ion, though positive oxidation states can appear in oxyanions.
Bromine charge examples
CaBr2
calcium bromine compound
Calcium ions can balance common negative Bromine ions.
FAQ
Is Bromine 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.