2022: ☢️ Oxidation States of Barium (Ba) [& Origin, Uses, Discovery ...

Atoms may form different ions and have different oxidation states, even Barium. Ok, so what are the common oxidation states for an atom of Ba?

Note: Learn more about the oxidation states here.

In the case of Barium the most common oxidation states is (2). There are also cool facts about Barium that most don't know about. Let me show you...

Barium Data

Barium Oxidation States

2

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir Humphrey Davy
Year: 1808
Location: England

Sources

Found in barytine (BaSO4) and witherite (BaCO3), never found in pure form due to its reactivity. Must be stored under kerosene to remain pure.

Atomic Mass

137,327

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Uses

Barite, or barium sulfate (BaSO4), when ground is used as a filter for rubber, plastics, and resins. It is insoluable in water and so is used in X-rays of the digestive system. Barium nitrate, Ba(NO3)2, burns brilliant green and is used in fireworks.

Description

Soft, slightly malleable, silvery-white metal.

Atomic Symbol

Ba

Name Origin

Greek: barys (heavy or dense).

Atomic Number

56

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Want to learn more details and data about Barium (Ba)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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