Nitrite Ion (NO₂⁻)
* Structure: Contains one nitrogen atom (N) and two oxygen atoms (O).
* Charge: Has a negative one charge (1-).
* Formula: NO₂⁻
Nitrate Ion (NO₃⁻)
* Structure: Contains one nitrogen atom (N) and three oxygen atoms (O).
* Charge: Has a negative one charge (1-).
* Formula: NO₃⁻
Key Difference: The only difference between the two ions is the number of oxygen atoms. Nitrite has two oxygen atoms, while nitrate has three.
