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    Understanding the Charge of the Nitrite Ion (NO₂⁻)
    The nitrite ion has a -1 charge.

    Here's why:

    * Nitrite ion's formula is NO₂⁻.

    * Nitrogen (N) has a typical oxidation state of +3 in nitrite.

    * Oxygen (O) usually has an oxidation state of -2.

    * To balance the charges: (+3) + 2(-2) = -1

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