Polyatomic Ions - Asking Formulas

Front

What is the formula for sulfite?

Back

SO₃⁻²

Front

What is the formula for nitrite?

Back

NO₂⁻¹

Front

What is the formula for chromate?

Back

CrO₄⁻²

Front

What is the formula for phosphate?

Back

PO₄⁻³

Front

What is the formula for nitrate?

Back

NO₃⁻¹

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

What is the charge of the sulfate ion?

Back

SO₄⁻² has a charge of -2.

Front

What is the difference between nitrate and nitrite?

Back

Nitrate (NO₃⁻¹) has one more oxygen atom than nitrite (NO₂⁻¹).

Front

What is the formula for carbonate?

Back

CO₃⁻²

Front

What is the formula for acetate?

Back

C₂H₃O₂⁻¹ or CH₃COO⁻¹