Oxyanions — contain oxygen?
Yes, with specific formulas and oxidation states.
Nitrate vs Nitrite — difference?
Nitrate has three oxygens, nitrite has two.
Chromate — role?
Acts as an oxidizing agent in reactions.
Oxyanions — definition?
Ions with oxygen and a central element.
Nitrogen ions — main types?
Nitrite (NO₂⁻), Nitrate (NO₃⁻).
Sulfur ions — key forms?
Sulfite (SO₃²⁻), Sulfate (SO₄²⁻), Thiosulfate (S₂O₃²⁻).
Phosphorus ions — vital roles?
Part of ATP, DNA, bones, teeth.
Halogen oxyanions — examples?
Hypochlorite, Chlorite, Chlorate, Perchlorate.
Chromium ions — oxidizing agents?
Chromate and dichromate.
Role of oxyanions in biology?
Serve as oxidizers, reducers, buffers.
Answer 10 questions on Inorganic Ion Fundamentals.
1. Which ion is commonly used as a biological buffer in blood?
2. What is the oxidation state of chromium in dichromate (Cr₂O₇²⁻)?
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