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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Ionic Bonding

Question 6 • 2003350 Chemistry HONORS Sem 1 - Marez

The formula for the nitrate ion:

Answer
A
NO3–
B
NO2–
C
NO3+

Explanation

The nitrate ion contains one nitrogen atom and three oxygen atoms, with an overall charge of −1, so its formula is NO₃⁻. Choice A, NO₃⁻, is correct; NO₂⁻ is nitrite, and NO₃⁺ has the wrong charge.

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