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Ammonium
NH4-
Commonly found in fertilizers for plant growth.
Nitrite
NO2-
Used in food preservation and may play a role in biological signaling.
Nitrate
NO3-
Common component of fertilizers, promoting plant growth.
Hydroxide
OH-
Present in alkaline solutions; used in the chemical industry.
Cyanide
CN-
Infamous for its toxicity; used in certain industrial processes.
Permanganate
MnO4-
Utilized as a strong oxidizing agent in various chemical applications.
Bicarbonate
HCO3-
Involved in the regulation of pH in the human body.
Hypochlorite
ClO-
Commonly used in household bleach for disinfection purposes.
Chlorite
ClO2-
Used as a disinfectant and in water treatment processes.
Chlorate
ClO3-
Involved in the production of certain chemicals and disinfectants.
Perchlorate
ClO4-
Used in rocket propellants and fireworks.
Bromate
BrO3-
Commonly used in bread making as a flour improver.
Iodate
IO3-
Used as a dough conditioner in the baking industry.
Periodate
IO4-
Involved in organic synthesis and as a disinfectant.
Acetate
C2H3O2-
Commonly used in the textile and pharmaceutical industries.
Dihydrogen Phosphate
H2PO4-
Involved in biological processes and as a buffering agent.
Carbonate
CO3-2
Used in the production of glass, ceramics, and as a stabilizing agent.
Sulfite
SO3-2
Used as a preservative in the food and beverage industry.
Sulfate
SO4-2
Commonly found in fertilizers and as a coagulating agent.
Thiosulfate
S2O3-2
Used in photography as a fixing agent.
Peroxide
O2-2
Used as a bleach and antiseptic in various applications.
Chromate
CrO4-2
Used in the production of pigments and as a corrosion inhibitor.
Dichromate
CrO7-2
Utilized in the leather tanning process and as a corrosion inhibitor.
Hydrogen Phosphate
HPO4-2
Involved in biological processes and as a buffering agent.
Phosphate
PO4-3
Critical for energy transfer in living organisms and DNA structure.
Arsenate
AsO4-3
Used as a herbicide and in the preservation of wood.
Hydrogen Sulfate
HSO4-
Used in the production of fertilizers and as a pH regulator.
Oxalate
C2O4-2
Found in some plants and can form kidney stones in humans.
Citrate
C6H5O7-3
Used as a food additive and in the pharmaceutical industry.
Oxygen
O2
Essential for respiration and combustion processes.
Nitrogen
N2
Constitutes a significant portion of Earth's atmosphere; essential for life.
Hydrogen
H2
Commonly used in various industrial processes and as a fuel.
Fluorine
F2
Used in the production of fluoridated water and various chemicals.
Chlorine
Cl2
Widely used in water purification and as a disinfectant.
Bromine
Br2
Used in flame retardants, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.
Iodine
I2
Used in medicine, photography, and as a dietary supplement.