Question

what is the difference between polyatomic ion and ionic compounds?

Answer 1

Answer:

A polyatomic ion is a group of atoms bond by covalent bonds with an unbalanced charge.

A binary ionic compound is composed of atoms of two elements bond by an ionic bond.

Explanation:

Polyatomc ions are charged compounds composed of non-metals with covalent bonds created by gaining or losing electrons to form the bonds. This creates an unbalanced charge. Examples include:

N

O

−

1

3

nitrate

P

O

−

3

4

phosphate

N

H

+

1

4

ammonium

A binary ionic compound is composed of the atoms of two (bi) elements bond by ionic bonds.

F

e

+

3

and

O

−

2

forming

F

e

2

O

3

rust

N

a

+

1

and

C

l

−

1

forming

N

a

C

l

salt

Explanation:

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