Here are some common anions.

HCO3-

bicarbonate

CO32-

carbonate

CrO42-

chromate

NO3-

nitrate

NO2-

nitrite

ClO4-

perchlorate

MnO4-

permanganate

PO43-

phosphate

SO42-

sulfate

SO32-

sulfite

The names of these anions are related to the names of the corresonding acids.


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