Writing Formulas Names For Polyatomic
phate: PO₄³⁻ 4. Carbonate: CO₃²⁻ 5. Ammonium: NH₄⁺ 6. Chlorate: ClO₃⁻ 7. Acetate: C₂H₃O₂⁻ (or CH₃COO⁻) 8. Knowing these ions’ charges and names makes the process of writing formulas and naming compounds much smoother. Examples to Illus