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  • Chemical Names: Perbromate (BrO₄⁻) & Selenite (SeO₃²⁻) - Explained
    Here are the chemical names for the given compounds:

    * BrO₄⁻: Perbromate ion

    * SeO₃²⁻: Selenite ion

    Let's break down why:

    * Per- prefixes: The "per-" prefix in "perbromate" indicates that bromine (Br) is in its highest possible oxidation state (+7) in this ion.

    * -ate suffix: The "-ate" suffix signifies that the ion is an oxyanion, meaning it contains oxygen.

    * -ite suffix: The "-ite" suffix for "selenite" indicates that selenium (Se) is in a lower oxidation state (+4) compared to its highest possible (+6).

    Let me know if you have any other chemical compounds you need help naming!

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