Common Polyatomic Ions

Polyatomic Ions 1-1 Charge

  • Hydroxide: OH\text{OH}^-
  • Acetate: C<em>2H</em>3O2\text{C}<em>2\text{H}</em>3\text{O}_2^-
  • Nitrite: NO2\text{NO}_2^-
  • Nitrate: NO3\text{NO}_3^-

Polyatomic Ions 2-2 Charge

  • Carbonate: CO32\text{CO}_3^{2-}
  • Sulfite: SO32\text{SO}_3^{2-}
  • Sulfate: SO42\text{SO}_4^{2-}

Polyatomic Ion 3-3 Charge

  • Phosphate: PO43\text{PO}_4^{3-}