What does the name iron (II) in a compound indicate about the cation?

A

an 11 + charge

B

a 2 - charge

C

a 2 + charge

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What does the name iron (II) in a compound indicate about the cation?

A

an 11 + charge

B

a 2 - charge

C

a 2 + charge

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Quentin Aguilar · Answer 1

the roman numeral represents the charge on the cation

Martin · Answer 2

The answer to your question is the letter C. 2 + charge

Explanation:

When we write transition metals, after the name with a roman number we write the oxidation number of that metal.

Metals have a positive oxidation number.

Then, if we have the name Iron (II) that means Fe⁺²

It means that Iron has an oxidation number of + 2.

What does the name iron (II) in a compound indicate about the cation?Aan 11 + chargeBa 2 - chargeCa 2 + charge

What does the name iron (II) in a compound indicate about the cation?

A

an 11 + charge

B

a 2 - charge

C

a 2 + charge