PoCl2
Polonium chloride
Po2+ balances chloride ions.
What Is the Charge of Polonium?
Polonium commonly forms Po2+ Po4+ in introductory ionic compounds.
Quick answer: Polonium usually has a common ionic charge of +2 or +4, written as Po2+ or Po4+.
| Element | Polonium |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Po |
| Atomic number | 84 |
| Common ionic charge | +2, +4 |
| Common ions | Po2+, Po4+ |
Why Polonium has this charge
Polonium has common reference charges of +2, +4. Use the compound name and context to distinguish ionic charge from oxidation state.
Polonium charge examples
PoO
Polonium oxide
Polonium can form oxides where total positive and negative charge balances.
FAQ
Is Polonium 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.