HsCl8
Hassium chloride
Hs8+ balances chloride ions.
What Is the Charge of Hassium?
Hassium commonly forms Hs8+ in introductory ionic compounds.
Quick answer: Hassium usually has a common ionic charge of +8, written as Hs8+.
| Element | Hassium |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Hs |
| Atomic number | 108 |
| Common ionic charge | +8 |
| Common ions | Hs8+ |
Why Hassium has this charge
Hassium is a transition metal. Transition metals can have multiple charges, so compound names and roman numerals matter.
This is a classroom reference range, not an exhaustive list of all oxidation states.
Hassium charge examples
Hs2O3
Hassium oxide
Hassium can form oxides where total positive and negative charge balances.
FAQ
Is Hassium 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.