Polyatomic Ions for AP Chemistry

Front

What is the chemical formula for nitrate?

Back

NO₃⁻¹

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What is the chemical formula for sulfate?

Back

SO₄²⁻

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What is the chemical formula for acetate?

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C₂H₃O₂⁻¹

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What is the chemical formula for hydroxide?

Back

OH⁻¹

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What is the chemical formula for phosphate?

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PO₄³⁻

Front

Define polyatomic ion.

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A polyatomic ion is a charged species composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded, that can act as a single unit in chemical reactions.

Front

What is the charge of the sulfate ion?

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What is the charge of the phosphate ion?

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Front

What is the difference between a monatomic ion and a polyatomic ion?

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A monatomic ion consists of a single atom with a positive or negative charge, while a polyatomic ion consists of multiple atoms bonded together with an overall charge.

Front

Provide an example of a common polyatomic ion.

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Nitrate (NO₃⁻¹) is a common polyatomic ion.