Question

If Sulfate is SO₄²⁻, what would be the formula for Sulfite be?

a) SO₃²⁻
b) SO₄³⁻
c) SO₄⁻
d) SO₅²⁻

Answer 1

The formula for sulfite is SO₃²⁻.

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for sulfite is a) SO₃²⁻. Sulfite is composed of one sulfur atom and three oxygen atoms. The 2- charge on the ion is indicated by the superscript 2-.