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What Is the Charge of Nobelium?

Nobelium commonly forms No2+ No3+ in introductory ionic compounds.

Quick answer: Nobelium usually has a common ionic charge of +2 or +3, written as No2+ or No3+.
ElementNobelium
SymbolNo
Atomic number102
Common ionic charge+2, +3
Common ionsNo2+, No3+

Why Nobelium has this charge

Nobelium is an actinide. Its chemistry can be specialized, but +2, +3 is the most useful introductory reference range.

This is a classroom reference range, not an exhaustive list of all oxidation states.

Nobelium charge examples

NoCl2

Nobelium chloride

No2+ balances chloride ions.

NoO

Nobelium oxide

Nobelium can form oxides where total positive and negative charge balances.

FAQ

Is Nobelium 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.

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