How to Memorize The Polyatomic Ions - Formulas, Charges, Naming - Chemistry

This chemistry video tutorial explains how to memorize the polyatomic ions. It provides the name of the common polyatomic ions, the charges and their respective formulas as well. Common polyatomic ions include sulfate, nitrate, acetate, ammonium, hydroxide, sulfite, cyanide, phosphate, disulfide, bicarbonate, hydrogen sulfate, bisulfite, chromate, dichromate, pyrophosphate, permanganate, thiosulfate, peroxide, superoxide, oxalate, borate, iodate, perchlorate, hypochlorite, bromite, and nitrite just to name a few. This video contains plenty of examples and practice problems including a quiz that tests you to see if you remember the common polyatomic ions.
Polyatomic Ions - Free Formula Sheet:
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Chemistry Chapter 2 - Video Lessons:
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Chemistry 1 Final Exam Review:
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Chemistry - Basic Introduction:
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Unit Conversion Problems:
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Physical Vs Chemical Properties:
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Elements, Atoms, & Molecules:
• Elements, Atoms, Molec...
Protons, Neutrons, & Electrons:
• How To Calculate The N...
Average Atomic Mass:
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Ionic and Covalent Bonding:
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Naming Molecular Compounds:
• How To Name Covalent M...
Memorize The Polyatomic Ions:
• How to Memorize The Po...
Writing Formulas - Molecular Compounds:
• Writing Chemical Formu...
Naming Ionic Compounds:
• How To Name Ionic Comp...
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Naming Transition Metal Compounds:
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Writing Formulas - Ionic Compounds:
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Writing Formulas - Polyatomic Ions:
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Naming Acids In Chemistry:
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Introduction to Moles:
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