How to Determine the Ionic Charge of Krypton?

Krypton, the fourth element in Group 18 (VIIIA), also referred to as Group 0 due to its elements being thought to possess a zero oxidation state. Krypton shares numerous chemical properties and characteristics with other noble gases. The delicate compounds formed by noble gases at low temperatures, like KrF2, are termed clathrates. In this article, we will introduce two methods for finding the ionic charge of Krypton.

Method 1: Checking the Periodic Table

Elements of group 18 have 0 ionic charge, Krypton (Kr) lies in group 18 of the periodic table, hence the ionic charge of Krypton (Kr) is 0.

Please note that the transition and post-transition elements show variable ionic charge, so we cannot find their ionic charge by simply looking at the periodic table.

Method 2: Using Electron Configuration

The electron configuration of Krypton is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ or [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶, that the outermost orbit of Krypton has 8 electrons and it is completely filled. 

This means that krypton does not lose or gain any electrons, so it cannot form ion. Hence the ionic charge of Krypton (Kr) is 0.