Reviewing Polyatomic Ions

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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.

Front

What is the formula for nitrate?

Back

(NO₃)⁻

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What is the formula for sulfate?

Back

(SO₄)²⁻

Front

What is an example of a polyatomic ion?

Back

(CO₃)²⁻ (carbonate) is an example of a polyatomic ion.

Front

What is the formula for phosphate?

Back

(PO₄)³⁻

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What is the formula for chromate?

Back

(CrO₄)²⁻

Front

What is the charge of the nitrate ion?

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The charge of the nitrate ion is -1.

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What is the charge of the sulfate ion?

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The charge of the sulfate ion is -2.

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What is the charge of the phosphate ion?

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The charge of the phosphate ion is -3.

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What is the charge of the chromate ion?

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The charge of the chromate ion is -2.