Predict the formula for each ionic compound.

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Predict the formula for each ionic compound. (Recall the polyatomic ions in the table below.)

Some Common Polyatomic Ions

Name Formula
Acetate C2H3O2
Hydrogen carbonate HCO3
Hydroxide OH
Nitrate NO3
Carbonate CO32−
Sulfate SO42−
Phosphate PO43−
Ammonium NH4+
Note: The names of positive polyatomic ions end in -ium. Many negative polyatomic ions have names ending in -ate. Another name for the hydrogen carbonate ion is bicarbonate.
(a)
sodium sulfate
 

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(b)
rubidium carbonate
 

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strontium hydroxide
 

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(d)
calcium phosphate
 

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(e)
magnesium iodide
 

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(f)
potassium acetate 
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