Question

How are polyatomic ions named?

Answer 1

There are many rules and ways how are polyatomic ions named. Instead of copying and pasting all of the rules here, here is a better way:

http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/nomenclature/poly_atom.htm

http://homepage.smc.edu/walker_muriel/nomenclature_rules%20handout.htm