Polyatomic Ions

Front

What is the chemical formula for Chlorite?

Back

ClO₂⁻

Front

What is the chemical formula for bisulfate?

Back

HSO₄⁻

Front

What is the chemical formula for Nitrate?

Back

NO₃⁻

Front

What is the chemical formula for hypobromite?

Back

BrO⁻

Front

What is the chemical formula for Chlorate?

Back

ClO₃⁻

Front

Define polyatomic ion.

Back

A polyatomic ion is a charged species composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded, which can be considered as a single unit.

Front

Give an example of a polyatomic ion and its charge.

Back

Sulfate (SO₄²⁻)

Front

What is the charge of the Nitrate ion?

Back

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Front

What is the difference between Chlorate and Chlorite?

Back

Chlorate (ClO₃⁻) has one more oxygen atom than Chlorite (ClO₂⁻).

Front

What is the significance of the suffix '-ate' in polyatomic ions?

Back

The suffix '-ate' indicates that the ion contains a higher number of oxygen atoms compared to the '-ite' form.