Na2Te
sodium tellurium compound
Sodium ions can balance Te2- in simple ionic examples.
What Is the Charge of Tellurium?
Tellurium commonly forms Te2- Te4+ Te6+ in introductory ionic compounds.
Quick answer: Tellurium usually has a common ionic charge of -2 or +4 or +6, written as Te2- or Te4+ or Te6+.
| Element | Tellurium |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Te |
| Atomic number | 52 |
| Common ionic charge | -2, +4, +6 |
| Common ions | Te2-, Te4+, Te6+ |
Why Tellurium has this charge
Tellurium has common reference charges of -2, +4, +6. Use the compound name and context to distinguish ionic charge from oxidation state.
Tellurium charge examples
CaTe
calcium tellurium compound
Calcium ions can balance common negative Tellurium ions.
FAQ
Is Tellurium 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.