Chlorite vs. Chlorate — What's the Difference?

The chlorite ion, or chlorine dioxide anion, is the halite with the chemical formula of ClO−2. A chlorite (compound) is a compound that contains this group, with chlorine in the oxidation state of +3.

The chlorate anion has the formula ClO−3. In this case, the chlorine atom is in the +5 oxidation state.

A generally green or black secondary mineral, (Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)4O10(OH)8, often formed by metamorphic alteration of primary dark rock minerals, that appears as a spot of green and resembles mica.

The anionic univalent group ClO3 derived from chloric acid, or a compound containing this group.

The anionic univalent ClO2 group derived from chlorous acid, or a compound containing this group.

(chemistry) Any salt of chloric acid.

(mineral) A dark green mineral resembling serpentine, being a mixed silicate of magnesium, iron and aluminium.

A salt of chloric acid; as, chlorate of potassium.

Any salt of chlorous acid.

Any salt of chloric acid

The name of a group of minerals, usually of a green color and micaceous to granular in structure. They are hydrous silicates of alumina, iron, and magnesia.

Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium.

A generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal