About the names of covalent bonds
Ammonium
NH4^+ is a positively charged polyatomic ion formed from ammonia. It consists of one nitrogen atom and four hydrogen atoms.
Hydroxide
OH- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion consisting of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom.
Nitrate
NO3- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion composed of one nitrogen atom and three oxygen atoms.
Nitrite
NO2- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion composed of one nitrogen atom and two oxygen atoms.
Sulfate
SO4^2- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion made up of one sulfur atom and four oxygen atoms.
Sulfite
SO3^2- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion consisting of one sulfur atom and three oxygen atoms.
Carbonate
CO3^2- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion made up of one carbon atom and three oxygen atoms.
Phosphate
PO4^3- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms.
Phosphite
PO3^3- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion consisting of one phosphorus atom and three oxygen atoms.
Perchlorate
ClO4^- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion containing one chlorine atom and four oxygen atoms.
Chlorate
ClO3^- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion made up of one chlorine atom and three oxygen atoms.
Chlorite
ClO2^- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion consisting of one chlorine atom and two oxygen atoms. It is derived from chlorate by removing one oxygen atom.
Hypochlorite
ClO^- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion containing one chlorine atom and one oxygen atom. It is derived from chlorite by removing one oxygen atom.
Acetate
C2H3O2^- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion made up of two carbon atoms, three hydrogen atoms, and two oxygen atoms. It is commonly found in vinegar and is involved in various biochemical processes.
Cyanide
CN^- is a negatively charged polyatomic ion consisting of one carbon atom and one nitrogen atom. It is known for its toxicity and is commonly used in various industrial applications.