The Polyatomic Anions

Formula Name

NO31- Nitrate

SO42- Sulfate

HSO41- Hydrogen Sulfate

NO21- Nitrite

(or Bisulfate)

ClO1- Hypochlorite

ClO21- Chlorite

ClO31- Chlorate

ClO41- Perchlorate

Formula Name

You�ll have to �LOOK THESE UP� until they become more familiar.

Don�t memorize� familiarize� decode systems and recognize patterns!!!

(Still SO4-2� but reduced by H+1)

SO32- Sulfite

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