Question

what is the name of the underlined polyatomic ion in this compound? zn(no3)2 nitride nitrite peroxynitrate nitrate

Explanation:

• Nitride is \(N^{3 -}\), a simple ion, not a polyatomic ion.
• Nitrite is \(NO_{2}^{-}\).
• Peroxynitrate is a more complex and less common ion not relevant here.
• \(NO_{3}^{-}\) is the nitrate ion.

Answer:

nitrate