Oxyanions — contain oxygen?
Yes, with specific formulas and oxidation states.
Oxyanions — definition?
Ions with oxygen and a central element.
Nitrate vs Nitrite — difference?
Nitrate has three oxygens, nitrite has two.
Nitrogen ions — main types?
Nitrite (NO₂⁻), Nitrate (NO₃⁻).
Chromate — role?
Acts as an oxidizing agent in reactions.
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.
Test your knowledge with 10 questions on Inorganic Ion Fundamentals.
1. Which ion is commonly used as a biological buffer in blood?
2. Which inorganic ion is commonly involved in the nitrogen cycle as both nitrite and nitrate?
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