Ion Formula

Ion Name

Fe+3

Ferric

Fe+2

Ferrous

Cu+2

Cupric

Cu+

Cuprous

Hg2+2

Mercurous

Hg+2

Mercuric

Pb+2

Plumbous

Sn+4

Stannic

Sn+2

Stannous

OH-

Hydroxide

CN-

Cyanide

NO3-

Nitrate

NO2-

Nitrite

SO4-2

Sulfate

SO3-2

Sulfite

ClO4-

Perchlorate

ClO3-

Chlorate

ClO2-

Chlorite

ClO-

Hypochlorite

CO3-2

Carbonate

HCO3-

Bicarbonate or hydrogen carbonate

PO4-3

Phosphate

HPO4-2

Hydrogen Phosphate

H2PO4-

Dihydrogen Phosphate

NH4+

Ammonium