Memorizing Polyatomic Ions Concepts

This video tutorial explains how to write the chemical formula for the acetate ion, highlighting its polyatomic nature and charge. It provides two ways to write the formula: CH3COO- and C2H3O2-. The video also offers tips for memorizing polyatomic ions and suggests additional resources for further learning.

What type of ion is the acetate ion?

• Monatomic ion

• Cation

• Anion

• Polyatomic ion

What does the suffix 'ate' in a chemical name usually indicate?

• The compound is a monatomic ion

• The compound is a polyatomic ion

• The element is a noble gas

• The element is a metal

Which of the following is a correct chemical formula for the acetate ion?

• C2H3O2

• CH3COO-

• C2H3O2+

• CH3COO+

How can you find the chemical formula for the acetate ion if you don't remember it?

• Look it up on the periodic table

• Use a table of polyatomic ions

• Ask a friend

• Guess based on the name

Which of the following is another way to write the acetate ion?

• CH3COO+

• CH3COOH

• C2H3O2-

• C2H4O2

What does the molecular formula of the acetate ion closely follow?

• The structure of a noble gas

• The structure of a monatomic ion

• The structure of a simple molecule

• The structure of a polyatomic ion

Why is it important to memorize polyatomic ions like acetate?

• They are not important for basic chemistry

• They are only used in advanced chemistry

• They are frequently encountered in chemistry

• They are rarely used in chemistry

Where can you find resources to help memorize polyatomic ions?

• In the video description

• In a chemistry textbook

• On the periodic table

• In a math book