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CH3041
ANIONS
Major
anions: the counterions in solution
that are required for electrical neutrality
are generally
that are required for electrical neutrality
are generally
HCO3- freshwater Cl- saltwater,
• SO42- sulphate is an
example of an oxo
anion.
Other common examples in natural waters
are carbonate CO32-, phosphate PO43-
and nitrate NO3-.
anion.
Other common examples in natural waters
are carbonate CO32-, phosphate PO43-
and nitrate NO3-.
• Br-, F- are minor ions in
saltwater.
