Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the conjugate acid of HPO_3^{2-}?
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3. Chemical Reactions
Polyatomic Ions
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Which of the following is the correct formula for the sulfate ion?
A
SO_4^{2-}
B
S_2O_3^{2-}
C
SO_3^{2-}
D
SO_2^{2-}
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Understand that the sulfate ion is a polyatomic ion composed of sulfur and oxygen atoms with a specific charge.
Recall that the sulfate ion consists of one sulfur atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, giving the formula \(SO_4\).
Recognize that the sulfate ion carries a charge of 2-, which is written as a superscript: \(^{2-}\).
Combine the chemical formula and the charge to write the correct formula for the sulfate ion as \(SO_4^{2-}\).
Compare this formula to the other options to confirm that \(SO_4^{2-}\) is the correct representation of the sulfate ion.
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