Question

State the oxidation states of gallium.

Answer 1

Answer:

+1 and +3 rarely

Answer 2

Oxidation states of Gallium are +3 and +1.

Explanation:

Here are a few facts about Gallium:

• The symbol for Gallium is Ga. It has an atomic number of 31.
• This element is soft and metallic blue metal at standard temperature. In its liquid state it will become metallic white.
• Gallium belongs to Group 13 elements of the period table, which includes indium, thallium, and aluminium.  
• Gallium is found in traces in ores of zinc and bauxite, but not as a free element.
• Mostly, Gallium has oxidation state +3 and, sometimes rarely +1. Ga2O is a well-known oxide of Gallium. There are no known compounds in +2 oxidation state of Gallium.
• The primary use of Gallium is in electronics.