NhCl
Nihonium chloride
Nh+ balances chloride ions.
What Is the Charge of Nihonium?
Nihonium commonly forms Nh+ Nh3+ in introductory ionic compounds.
Quick answer: Nihonium usually has a common ionic charge of +1 or +3, written as Nh+ or Nh3+.
| Element | Nihonium |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Nh |
| Atomic number | 113 |
| Common ionic charge | +1, +3 |
| Common ions | Nh+, Nh3+ |
Why Nihonium has this charge
Nihonium has common reference charges of +1, +3. Use the compound name and context to distinguish ionic charge from oxidation state.
Nihonium charge examples
Nh2O
Nihonium oxide
Nihonium can form oxides where total positive and negative charge balances.
FAQ
Is Nihonium 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.