Szulfátot

Szulfátot is the accusative case of the Hungarian word "szulfát," which translates to "sulfate" in English. In chemistry, a sulfate is an anion with the chemical formula SO2−4. It is a polyatomic ion, meaning it is composed of more than one atom. The sulfate ion consists of a central sulfur atom covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms. This arrangement results in a tetrahedral geometry. Sulfates are the salts and esters of sulfuric acid.

In common usage, "szulfátot" would refer to the sulfate ion or a compound containing the sulfate ion, when it is the direct object of a verb in a Hungarian sentence. For example, one might say "A víz szulfátot tartalmaz" (The water contains sulfate). Sulfates are widely distributed in nature and are important components of many minerals, such as gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate) and barite (barium sulfate). They also play a crucial role in biological systems, for instance, in the formation of bones and teeth. Industrially, sulfates are used in various applications, including the production of sulfuric acid, fertilizers, detergents, and in the paper industry.