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An -ate or -ite at the end of a compound name usually indicates that the compound contains *

fewer electrons than protons.
neutral molecules.
only two elements.
a polyatomic anion.

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Step-by-step explanation:

1.-Ate-contains 3 elements in which one is oxygen

2.-ite-contains 3 elements in which one is Oxygen but the oxygen is less than that of -Ate

3.-ide has 2 elements

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