Adding "-ate" to a metal

[Amy Perez 2K]

How do we know when to add "-ate" to the end of a metal? Does it have to do with the order of the complex?

[GabrielaG 1J]

"-ate" is added to the end of a metal if the complex has a -VE charge

[Darlene Fung 1J]

You add "-ate" to the TM when the complex has a negative charge.

[Vanessa A 3F]

If the metal is a part of a negatively charged anion, add "ate" to the name. Otherwise, just use the name of the metal, and remember to always include the metal's oxidation state.

[dbalestra4F]

Do you ever at -ite to a metal? Or is that just for anions that are attached to the TM complex?

[Vanessa A 3F]

It's always going to be adding -ate. I think you're thinking of ions like nitrite and sulfite