Monatomic Ions

Hydrogen

Monatomic ion with a charge of +1, consisting of one proton and no neutrons.

Lithium

Monatomic ion with a charge of +1, often used in batteries and exists in solid form as lithium metal.

Sodium

Monatomic ion with a charge of +1, commonly found in table salt and essential for nerve and muscle function.

Potassium

Monatomic ion with a charge of +1, important for biological functions and commonly found in fertilizers.

Rubidium

Monatomic ion with a charge of +1, used in research and has applications in atomic clocks and fireworks.

Cesium

Monatomic ion with a charge of +1, used in atomic clocks and other scientific applications.

Francium

Monatomic ion with a charge of +1, highly radioactive and extremely rare in nature, with limited applications due to its instability.

Beryllium

Monatomic ion with a charge of +2, known for its high melting point and use in aerospace applications.

Magnesium

Monatomic ion with a charge of +2, important for biological systems and commonly used in alloys.

Calcium

Monatomic ion with a charge of +2, essential for biological processes like muscle contraction and signaling, and found in limestone and teeth.

Strontium

Monatomic ion with a charge of +2, used in fireworks for its bright red color and found in materials like strontium carbonate.

Barium

Monatomic ion with a charge of +2, used in medical imaging and found in minerals like barite.

Radium

Monatomic ion with a charge of +2, highly radioactive, used in cancer treatment and historically in luminous paint.

Aluminum

Monatomic ion with a charge of +3, commonly used in manufacturing and found in minerals like bauxite.

Carbon

Monatomic ion with a charge of +4, essential for organic compounds and found in carbon-based life forms.

Silicon

Monatomic ion with a charge of +4, used in electronics and found in sand and quartz.

Flouride

Monatomic ion with a charge of -1, commonly found in dental products and naturally occurring in water.

Chloride

Monatomic ion with a charge of -1, commonly found in salt and important for maintaining fluid balance in the body.

Bromide

Monatomic ion with a charge of -1, found in various salts and used in photography and agriculture.

Iodide

Monatomic ion with a charge of -1, found in some salts and used in medical imaging and thyroid hormone production.

Astatide

Monatomic ion with a charge of -1, it is a halide and is less common than its counterparts.

Hydride

Monatomic ion with a charge of -1, formed when hydrogen gains an electron, and is often involved in various chemical reactions.

Oxide

Monatomic ion with a charge of -2, formed when oxygen gains two electrons, commonly found in metal oxides.

Sulfide

Monatomic ion with a charge of -2, formed when sulfur gains two electrons, often found in sulfide minerals and compounds.

Selenide

Monatomic ion with a charge of -2, formed when selenium gains two electrons, typically found in selenide compounds.

Telluride

Monatomic ion with a charge of -2, formed when tellurium gains two electrons, often found in telluride minerals and compounds.

Nitride

Monatomic ion with a charge of -3, formed when nitrogen gains three electrons, commonly found in nitride compounds.

Phosphide

Monatomic ion with a charge of -3, formed when phosphorus gains three electrons, often found in phosphide compounds.

Arsenide

Monatomic ion with a charge of -3, formed when arsenic gains three electrons, typically found in arsenide compounds.

Carbide

Monatomic ion with a charge of -4, formed when carbon gains four electrons, used in various carbide compounds.

Silicide

Monatomic ion with a charge of -4, formed when silicon gains four electrons, commonly found in silicide compounds.