Thursday, March 5, 2026

Colors of Transition Metal Ions

Transition metal ions often display striking colours in solution, depending on their oxidation state. Here’s a quick reference:

Ion / Oxidation State Color
V2+Violet
V3+Green
VO2+Blue
VO2+Yellow
Cr2O72−Orange
Cr3+Green / Violet
Mn2+Pale Pink
MnO4Purple
MnO42−Green
Fe2+Pale Green
Fe3+Yellow
Co2+Pink
Ni2+Green
Cu2+Blue
Ti2+Violet
Ti3+Purple

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