* Hydrogen sulfate is not an atom. It's a polyatomic ion, meaning it's a group of atoms held together by covalent bonds and carries an overall charge.
* The correct term is hydrogen sulfate ion.
The hydrogen sulfate ion (HSO₄⁻) has a charge of -1.
Here's why:
* Sulfate ion (SO₄²⁻): The sulfate ion itself has a charge of -2.
* Hydrogen atom: A hydrogen atom usually has a +1 charge when it forms a bond with a nonmetal.
* Combining the charges: The -2 charge of the sulfate ion and the +1 charge of the hydrogen atom result in an overall charge of -1 for the hydrogen sulfate ion.
