The Formulas of the Sulfate Ion, the Nitrate Ion, and the Phosphate

question 50

Multiple Choice

The formulas of the sulfate ion, the nitrate ion, and the phosphate ion are, respectively,

• A) SO₃^2-, NO₃^2-, PO₃^2-
• B) SO₄^2-, NO₄^2-, PO₄^2-
• C) SO₄^2-, NO₃^-, PO₄^2-
• D) SO₄^2-, NO₃^-, PO₄^3-

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