Chem Polyatomic Ions

NH^+₄

Ammonium

BrO^-₃

Bromate

CN^-

Cyanide

C₂H₃O₂^-

Acetate

ClO₄^-

Perchlorate

ClO₃^-

Chlorate

ClO^-₂

This polyatomic ion, known as chlorite, has one less oxygen than chlorate and is commonly involved in various chemical reactions.

ClO^-

hypo chlorite

IO^-₃

Iodate

MnO₄^-

is the permanganate ion, recognized for its strong oxidizing properties and involvement in redox reactions.

NO₃^-

is the nitrate ion, which is commonly found in fertilizers and is essential for plant growth.

NO₂^-

is the nitrite ion, which plays a role in the nitrogen cycle and can be used as a preservative in food.

OH^-

is the hydroxide ion, a common base in chemical reactions, and plays a significant role in acid-base chemistry.

HCO₃^-

hydrogen carbonate, a weak acid anion that can act as a base or an acid in various chemical reactions.

HSO₄^-

is the hydrogen sulfate ion, which can act as an acid and is often involved in various chemical reactions, including in the sulfuric acid dissociation.

SCN^-

is the thiocyanate ion, which can participate in complexation reactions and is known for its role in biological and chemical systems.

CO^2-₃

is the carbonate ion, which is essential in buffering systems and is involved in the formation of sediments and shells in aquatic environments.

Cr₂O₇^2-

Dichromate

CrO₄^2-

is the chromate ion, often used in various chemical reactions and processes, including the synthesis of pigments and in analytical chemistry.

SO₄^2-

is the sulfate ion, commonly found in various salts and essential in biological processes, such as cellular respiration.

SO₃^2-

is the sulfite ion, which plays a role in various chemical reactions, including as a preservative in food and beverages.

PO₄^3-

is the phosphate ion, essential in biological systems for energy transfer, DNA synthesis, and as a key component of ATP.

binary acids

hydro “stem” ic

oxy or polyatomic acids

ate = “stem” ic acid

ite = “stem” ous acid