can u help me know that with which compunds we use ata,ite,idelike sulphate'''''''''''''''''''''what is general criteria to use ate,ide,ite at the end of compund name plzzzz let me know thatthanks

Hi Jauneet,

Let us consider the example:

Na₂SO₄ and Na₂SO₃

sodium sulpate and sodium sulphite

there is no particular number or oxidation state for which we name them as -ate -ite -ous

but -ate>-ite>-ous is the order according to the Number of oxigens attached to the element(in above example element is S)

-ide is used when there is no O

Na₂S.... sodium sulphide.