Question

Write the formula for each compound that contains a polyatomic ion. potassium bicarbonate: aluminum phosphate: copper(II) hydroxide:

Answer 1

Explanation:

A polyatomic ion refers to an ion that contains more than one atom.

Potassium Bicarbonate contains the Potassium ion and bicarbonate ion.

The formula is given as; KHCO₃

Aluminium Phosphate contains the Aluminium ion and Phosphate ion.

The formula is given as; AlPO4

Copper(II)hydroxide contains copper ion and hydroxide ion.

The formula is given as; Cu(OH)₂