Polyatomic Ions in General Chemistry
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A polyatomic ion is a charged species composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded that act as a single ion.
Nitrate ion.
The sulfate ion has a charge of 2-.
Ammonium ion is \(\mathrm{NH_4^+}\) with a charge of 1+.
Hydroxide ion.
Carbonate ion.
Phosphate ion is \(\mathrm{PO_4^{3-}}\).
Acetate ion is \(\mathrm{C_2H_3O_2^-}\) with a charge of 1-.
Nitrite ion.
Cyanide ion is \(\mathrm{CN^-}\) with a charge of 1-.
Chlorate ion is \(\mathrm{ClO_3^-}\).
Sulfite ion.
The permanganate ion has a charge of 1-.
Bicarbonate (or hydrogen carbonate) ion is \(\mathrm{HCO_3^-}\) with a charge of 1-.
Dichromate ion.
Hypochlorite ion.
Peroxide ion is \(\mathrm{O_2^{2-}}\).
Thiosulfate ion is \(\mathrm{S_2O_3^{2-}}\) with a charge of 2-.
Nitrate ion is commonly found in fertilizers and explosives.
Look for a group of atoms enclosed in parentheses with a charge outside, indicating a polyatomic ion.