An -ate or -ite at the end of a compound name usually indicates that the compound contains ____.
a. fewer electrons than protons
c. only two elements
b. neutral molecules
d. a polyatomic anion

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An -ate or -ite at the end of a compound name usually indicates that the compound contains ____.
a. fewer electrons than protons
c. only two elements
b. neutral molecules
d. a polyatomic anion

wolfe8 · Answer

Welcome to OpenStudy. Try looking at the System section: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IUPAC_nomenclature_of_inorganic_chemistry

anonymous · Answer

thanks

wolfe8 · Answer

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