Polyatomic ion

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Polyatomic ion

Nomenclature[edit]

Naming, somewhat predictable. Tables have some examples.

Chlorine[edit]

Polyatomic ions of Chlorine
Ion name Formula
Hypochlorite ClO
Chlorite ClO2
Chlorate ClO3
Perchlorate ClO4

Sulfur[edit]

Polyatomic ions of Sulfur
Ion name Formula
Hyposulfite SO2
Sulfite SO3
Sulfate SO4
Persulfate SO5

See also[edit]