PermanganatesDefinition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permanganate) A permanganate is the general name for a chemical compound containing the manganate(VII) ion, (MnO4-). Because manganese is in the +7 oxidation state, the permanganate(VII) ion is a strong oxidizing agent. (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: N/A This term is used for the following terms: N/A Approved Date 15-Oct-2012 Click here to give feedback on this term or suggest an update. |