Ionic Charges and Periodic Table Groups

The video tutorial explains how to determine the ionic charge for nitrogen using trends from the periodic table. It outlines the general trend of ionic charges across different groups, highlighting that nitrogen, found in group 15, has a 3 minus charge. The tutorial also demonstrates how to write this charge correctly, emphasizing the traditional notation of placing the number before the minus sign. The video concludes with a brief note on the importance of understanding these trends for writing ionic charges accurately.

What is the ionic charge for elements in group 1 of the periodic table?

• 3 plus

• 4 plus

• 2 plus

• 1 plus

Which group on the periodic table is associated with a 3 plus ionic charge?

• Group 2

• Group 1

• Group 15

• Group 13

What is the ionic charge of nitrogen?

• 1 minus

• 2 minus

• 3 minus

• 4 minus

In which group is nitrogen found on the periodic table?

• Group 16

• Group 15

• Group 14

• Group 13

How is the ionic charge for nitrogen traditionally written?

• Plus 3

• 3 plus

• 3 minus

• Minus 3

What is the preferred notation for writing ionic charges?

• Number before the plus

• Plus before the number

• Number before the minus

• Minus before the number