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How to Write the Formula for Nitrate ion

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  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
  • Apply the rules for naming that type of compound.
  • Practice until it becomes second nature.
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For Nitrate ion use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Nitrate ion

The ate ending in Nitrate indicates a polyatomic ion. Remember that polyatomic anions (negative ions) should be either memorized or looked up on a (Common Ion Table).
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