Names of Polyatomic ions and their Charges
In this course, you will need to learn some polyatomic ions. Be sure to learn their names, formulas and their charges.
Cations:
ammonium, NH
4
+
Anions:
nitrate, NO
3
-
acetate, C
2
H
3
O
2
-
sulfate, SO
4
2-
hydroxide, OH
-
phosphate, PO
4
3-
carbonate, CO
3
2-
cyanide, CN
-
chlorate, ClO
3
-
permanganate, MnO
4
-
chromate, CrO
4
2-
dichromate, Cr
2
O
7
2-
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