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Arsenate
Arsenate (pronunciation: /ˈɑːrsɪneɪt/) is a term used in chemistry to refer to any compound that contains the arsenate ion, AsO43−.
Etymology
The term "arsenate" is derived from the chemical element arsenic, which is a metalloid, and the suffix "-ate" which is used in chemistry to denote a compound that contains a specified element in its highest oxidation state.
Related Terms
- Arsenic: A chemical element with the symbol As and atomic number 33. Arsenic occurs in many minerals, usually in combination with sulfur and metals, but also as a pure elemental crystal.
- Arsenite: A chemical compound containing the arsenite ion, AsO33−. Arsenites are more toxic than arsenates.
- Phosphate: A chemical compound containing the phosphate ion, PO43−. Phosphates are structurally similar to arsenates.
- Oxidation state: The degree of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound. In arsenates, arsenic is in its highest oxidation state.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arsenate
- Wikipedia's article - Arsenate
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