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| − | [[Sulphate]] is a [[Negative Ion|negative ion]] with a relative [[Electrical Charge|charge]] of -2 and a [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] of SO<sub>4</sub><sup>-2</sup>. | + | [[Sulphate]] is a [[Negative Ion|negative ion]] with a relative [[Electrical Charge|charge]] of -2 and a [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] of SO<sub>4</sub><sup>-2</sup> which combine with [[Positive Ion|positive ions]] to form [[salt]]s. |
===About Sulphate=== | ===About Sulphate=== | ||
Revision as of 08:09, 9 April 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Sulphate is a negative ion with a relative charge of -2 and a chemical formula of SO4-2 which combine with positive ions to form salts.
About Sulphate
- Sulphate has gained two electrons to have a relative charge of -2.
- Sulphate forms ionic bonds with positive ions.
- Sulphates containing a Sulphate are ionic compounds.