Polyatomics

Ammonium

A positively charged polyatomic ion (NH₄⁺) derived from ammonia.

Acetate

A negatively charged ion (C₂H₃O₂⁻) that occurs in the reaction of acetic acid.

Citrate

A negatively charged ion (C₆H₅O₇³⁻) derived from citric acid, involved in metabolism.

Thiocyanate

A negatively charged ion (SCN⁻) consisting of sulfur and carbon atoms.

Bicarbonate

A negatively charged ion (HCO₃⁻) that acts as a buffer in the blood.

Hypochlorite

A negatively charged ion (ClO⁻) used as a disinfectant and bleach.

Chlorite

A negatively charged ion (ClO₂⁻), often found in bleach.

Chlorate

A negatively charged ion (ClO₃⁻) used in explosives.

Perchlorate

A negatively charged ion (ClO₄⁻) associated with rocket propellants.

Oxalate

A negatively charged ion (C₂O₄²⁻) that can form complexes with metal ions.

Thiosulfate

A negatively charged ion (S₂O₃²⁻) that acts as a reducing agent.

Dichromate

A negatively charged ion (Cr₂O₇²⁻) that is a strong oxidizer.

Cyanide

A negatively charged ion (CN⁻) known for its toxicity.

Hydroxide

A negatively charged ion (OH⁻) that is a product of water ionization.

Permanganate

A negatively charged ion (MnO₄⁻) commonly used as an oxidizing agent.

Iodate

A negatively charged ion (IO₃⁻) derived from iodic acid.

Bromate

A negatively charged ion (BrO₃⁻) utilized in food processing.

Carbonate

A negatively charged ion (CO₃²⁻) found in limestone and coral.

Chromate

A negatively charged ion (CrO₄²⁻) used in chromium plating.

Silicate

A negatively charged ion (SiO32-) that forms silicate minerals.

Arsenate

A negatively charged ion (AsO₄³⁻) that can be toxic.

Nitrite

A negatively charged ion (NO₂⁻) that is involved in nitrogen metabolism.

Nitrate

A negatively charged ion (NO₃⁻) that is an important nutrient.

Sulfite

A negatively charged ion (SO₃²⁻) that is commonly used as a preservative.

Sulfate

A negatively charged ion (SO₄²⁻) that is found in many minerals.

Phosphite

A negatively charged ion (PO₃³⁻) that is a derivative of phosphoric acid.

Phosphate

A negatively charged ion (PO₄³⁻) essential for biological functions.