Here's a breakdown:

* Cl: Represents the chlorine atom.

* O: Represents the oxygen atom.

* ⁻: Indicates a negative charge, signifying that the hypochlorite ion has one extra electron.

Hypochlorite is a common anion found in various compounds like:

* Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO): The active ingredient in bleach.

* Calcium hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)₂): Used in swimming pool sanitation.