Can you name the common polyatomic ions' formulas by their name?

created by jchernak
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  • Correctly named formulas will show up below
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  • When entering the formula, enter multiple numbers of elements in brackets [] and the total charge of a polyatomic ion in paranthases () after. Example: Zn₂²⁺ would become Zn[2] (2+)
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PAI NameFormula
Peroxide
Acetate
Oxalate
Carbonate
Cyanide
Hydrogen carbonate (or bicarbonate)
Ammonium
Dichromate
Sulfite
Phosphate
Thiosulfate
Hypochlorite
Hydroxide
PAI NameFormula
Sulfate
Hydrogen sulfite (or bisulfite)
Chlorite
Nitrite
Perchlorate
Hydrogen sulfate (or bisulfate)
Nitrate
Mercury (I) or mercurous
Monohydrogen phosphate
Chromate
Permanganate
Chlorate
Dihydrogen phosphate
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Common Polyatomic Ions Quiz

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  • Created Sep 24, 2011 in Science
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