What is Manganate?
{{about|the manganate(VI) ion|the manganate(V) ion|hypomanganate|the manganate(VII) ion|permanganate}} [[File:Manganate.jpg|thumb|Solution of unknown manganate, probably potassium manganate]] '''Manganate''' normally means the MnO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup> [[ion]]. It is a bright green ion. It is made during the making of [[permanganate]]s. It is a weak [[reducing agent]] and moderate [[oxidizing agent]]. They are similar to the [[sulfate]] (SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup>) and [[chromate]] (CrO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup>) ions. [[Potassium manganate]] is an example. ==Related pages== *[[Manganese compounds]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Manganates| ]] [[Category:Ions]]