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what are polyatomic ions ?

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Answered by Jaishree123
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The prefix poly- means many, so a polyatomic ion is an ion that contains more than one atom. This differentiates polyatomic ions from monatomic ions, which contain only one atom.

Explanation:

Polyatomic ions are ions which consist of more than one atom. For example, nitrate ion, NO3-, contains one nitrogen atom and three oxygen atoms. The atoms in a polyatomic ion are usually covalently bonded to one another, and therefore stay together as a single, charged unit.

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Answered by pratyush15899
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Explanation:

Polyatomic ions are ions which consist of more than one atom.

★ For example, nitrate ion, NO3-, contains one nitrogen atom and three oxygen atoms.

★ The atoms in a polyatomic ion are usually covalently bonded to one another, and therefore stay together as a single, charged unit.

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