InCl
Indium chloride
In+ balances chloride ions.
What Is the Charge of Indium?
Indium commonly forms In+ In3+ in introductory ionic compounds.
Quick answer: Indium usually has a common ionic charge of +1 or +3, written as In+ or In3+.
| Element | Indium |
|---|---|
| Symbol | In |
| Atomic number | 49 |
| Common ionic charge | +1, +3 |
| Common ions | In+, In3+ |
Why Indium has this charge
Indium has common reference charges of +1, +3. Use the compound name and context to distinguish ionic charge from oxidation state.
Indium charge examples
In2O
Indium oxide
Indium can form oxides where total positive and negative charge balances.
FAQ
Is Indium 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.