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How can you determine the chemical formula for chlorate and chlorite?
How are the formulas for ions and atoms determined?
The formulas for ions and atoms are determined based on their respective charges and valence electrons. Chlorate has a -1 charge and contains 3 oxygen atoms with a total of 6 valence electrons, while chlorite has a -1 charge and contains 2 oxygen atoms with a total of 4 valence electrons.