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The definition of a polyatomic ion is an ion made up of multiple atoms. Because Cl- is only one atom of chlorine it is not polyatomic.

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What is the chemical formula name for HClO2?

HClO is an acid, in aqueous state, involving a polyatomic ion. You MUST recognize the polyatomic ion in the formula. There is no other way to figure out the name. If you don't recognize the polyatomic, then you're sunk without a trace. The polyatomic ion is ClO¯ and its name is hypochlorite. Any time you see the "ite" suffix, you change it to "ous" and add the word acid. The name of HClO is hypochlorous acid.


What is the name of the compound HClO3?

HClO3 is chloric acid. HCIO3 does not exist. There is more information at the related link.


Is hclo3 acid or base?

HClO3 is an acid. It is known as chloric acid and is a strong acid that can donate a hydrogen ion (proton) in solution.


What is name of the polyatomic ion of each compound of KNO3?

The polyatomic ion in KNO3 (potassium nitrate) is NO3- , the nitrate ion. This ion is polyatomic because it contains four atoms bonded together. The nitrate ion is derived from nitric acid, HNO3.


Which compound includes a polyatomic ion that contains oxygen?

Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) includes the polyatomic ion sulfate (SO4^2-), which contains oxygen.


What acid is HClO3?

This acid is known as chloric acid or hydrogen chlorate.


What is the chemical symbol for chloric acid?

Atoms have chemical symbols, but chloric acid is a compound and therefore has a chemical formula instead. Chloric acid's formula is HClO3.


What polyatomic ion does sulfuric acid h2so4 form by losing two protos?

Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) forms the polyatomic ion sulfate (SO4^2-) by losing two protons.


What is the name for HCIO3?

HCIO2 is "chlorous acid"


Molecular formula for chloric acid?

The molecular formula for chloric acid is HClO3.


Chemical formula for chloric acid?

The chemical formula for Chloric Acid is HCIO3


What is the formula for the polyatomic ion in (NH4)2s?

The polyatomic ion is the ammonium ion, NH4^+