Polyatomic Ion Nomenclature

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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

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What is the formula for Nickel (III) phosphate?

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NiPO₄

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What is the name of Ca(OH)₂?

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Calcium hydroxide

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What is the formula for Aluminum hydroxide?

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Al(OH)₃

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What is the name of Fe₃(PO₄)₂?

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Iron (II) phosphate

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What is the formula for Ammonium hydroxide?

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NH₄OH

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How do you determine the charge of a polyatomic ion?

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The charge of a polyatomic ion is determined by the total number of electrons gained or lost by the atoms in the ion.

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What is the significance of parentheses in chemical formulas?

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Parentheses indicate that the enclosed group of atoms is a polyatomic ion and that the subscript outside the parentheses applies to the entire group.

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What is the formula for sulfate?

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SO₄²⁻

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What is the name of the ion with the formula NO₃⁻?

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Nitrate