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An -ate or -ite at the end of a compound name usually indicates that the compound contains _____.

An -ate or -ite at the end of a compound name usually indicates that the compound contains _____.
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An -ate or -ite at the end of a compound name usually indicates that the compound contains _____.

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A polyatomic ion.

Examples: Sulfate, Sulfite, Nitrate, Nitrite...

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