Sulfates, sulfites, nitrates, nitriteshow does one keep all of these similar but different names straight?

Sulfates, sulfites, nitrates, nitrites—how does one keep all of these similar but different names straight?

Let’s begin this discussion by talking about the naming of different compounds. Why would it be important to make sure that you know which compound is associated with which name? To apply these concepts, look at problems 18 and 22 on page 122. Choose one part of the problem, and provide your answer.