Question

An ate or ite at the end of a compound name usually indicates that the compound contains___________.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option d. a polyatomic anion.

Explanation:

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The ending "ate" or "ite" indicates that there is a negative polyatomic ion (polyatomic anion). This means that the termination of the name will indicate the valence number of the element, if the number used is the highest or the lowest.

An example is:

CO-3: is the carbonate ion

SO-4: is the sulfate ion

We conclude that the correct answer is option d. a polyatomic anion.

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Explanation:

According to IUPAC nomenclature, a negative polyatomic ion has its name ending in 'ate' or 'ite'

As in carbonate (CO3^2-)

Arsenite (AsO3-)