Ionic Naming - Polyatomic Ions

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be either positively or negatively charged.

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What does the suffix '-ate' indicate in a compound name?

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The suffix '-ate' indicates that the compound contains a polyatomic ion with a higher number of oxygen atoms.

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What does the suffix '-ite' indicate in a compound name?

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

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What is the name of the ion CN^-?

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Cyanide.

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What is the formula for phosphate?

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PO₄^3-.

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What is the name of NaNO₃?

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Sodium nitrate.

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What is the name of AlPO₄?

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Aluminum phosphate.

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What is the charge of the sulfate ion?

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The sulfate ion (SO₄^2-) has a charge of -2.

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What is the formula for the carbonate ion?

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CO₃^2-.

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What does the term 'ionic compound' refer to?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.