YCl3
Yttrium chloride
Y3+ balances chloride ions.
What Is the Charge of Yttrium?
Yttrium commonly forms Y3+ in introductory ionic compounds.
Quick answer: Yttrium usually has a common ionic charge of +3, written as Y3+.
| Element | Yttrium |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Y |
| Atomic number | 39 |
| Common ionic charge | +3 |
| Common ions | Y3+ |
Why Yttrium has this charge
Yttrium 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.
Yttrium charge examples
Y2O3
Yttrium oxide
Yttrium can form oxides where total positive and negative charge balances.
FAQ
Is Yttrium 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.