Oxyanion

Definition

An oxyanion is a polyatomic ion with a negative charge that contains oxygen.

Examples

nitrate ion, NO₃^-
sulfate ion, SO₄^2-
perchlorate ion, ClO₄^-

See category for a bigger list.

Some More Without Pages

aluminate ion, Al₂O₄^2-
iodate ion, IO₃^-

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See also: Oxyanion, Chemical compound, Inorganic chemistry, Negative charge, Nitrate, Oxygen, Perchlorate, Polyatomic ion, Sulfate