What is Bismuthate?
'''Bismuthate''' is an [[ion]]. Its chemical formula is BiO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>. It has [[bismuth]] in its +5 [[oxidation state]]. It is a very strong [[oxidizing agent]]. It reacts with hot water to make [[bismuth(III) oxide]] and oxygen. It also reacts with [[acid]]s. [[Sodium bismuthate]] is the most common bismuthate. It is one of the few [[sodium compounds]] that does not dissolve in water. ==Related pages== *[[Bismuth(III) chloride]] *[[Bismuth(V) fluoride]], the other bismuth compound in its +5 oxidation state {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Bismuth compounds]] [[Category:Ions]]