LuCl3
Lutetium chloride
Lu3+ balances chloride ions.
What Is the Charge of Lutetium?
Lutetium commonly forms Lu3+ in introductory ionic compounds.
Quick answer: Lutetium usually has a common ionic charge of +3, written as Lu3+.
| Element | Lutetium |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Lu |
| Atomic number | 71 |
| Common ionic charge | +3 |
| Common ions | Lu3+ |
Why Lutetium has this charge
Lutetium is an lanthanide. Its chemistry can be specialized, but +3 is the most useful introductory reference range.
This is a classroom reference range, not an exhaustive list of all oxidation states.
Lutetium charge examples
Lu2O3
Lutetium oxide
Lutetium can form oxides where total positive and negative charge balances.
FAQ
Is Lutetium 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.