PdCl2
Palladium chloride
Pd2+ balances chloride ions.
What Is the Charge of Palladium?
Palladium commonly forms Pd2+ Pd4+ in introductory ionic compounds.
Quick answer: Palladium usually has a common ionic charge of +2 or +4, written as Pd2+ or Pd4+.
| Element | Palladium |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Pd |
| Atomic number | 46 |
| Common ionic charge | +2, +4 |
| Common ions | Pd2+, Pd4+ |
Why Palladium has this charge
Palladium 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.
Palladium charge examples
PdO
Palladium oxide
Palladium can form oxides where total positive and negative charge balances.
FAQ
Is Palladium 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.