What does the suffix -ate mean in chem?

Answer 1

For polyatomic anions containing oxygen, or oxyions, the most common for of the ion has a name ending in -ate.

Answer 2

In chemistry, the suffix -ate typically indicates that the compound contains oxygen and another element. It is commonly used in the names of salts or esters.

Answer 3

polyatomic ion and

oxygen

Answer 4

positive ion of salt.