This page provides an overview of polyatomic ions, focusing on their composition, naming conventions, and common examples. It explains that most polyatomic ions are anions, typically named with the su...This page provides an overview of polyatomic ions, focusing on their composition, naming conventions, and common examples. It explains that most polyatomic ions are anions, typically named with the suffixes -ate or -ite, and discusses the use of prefixes per- and hypo-. It also mentions variations in charge and composition among polyatomic ions. The page concludes with exercises for practicing the writing of formulas and naming ions.
