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Do the polyatomic ions meet the requirements to be called compounds?
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∙ 9y ago
No, because part of the definition of a compound is a requirement for lack of net electric charge, but any ion by must have a net electric charge.
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∙ 9y ago
lenpollock
NO!!! Because any charged species is an ION.
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Which types of compounds contain polyatomic ions?
Ionic compounds ammonium sulfate, has both a polyatomic cation NH4+ and polyatomic anion, SO42-
What two types of bonds are there in a polyatomic ion?
The atoms in a polyatomic ion are held together with covalent bonds, but polyatomic ions combine with ions of opposite charge to form ionic compounds.
In what forms to polyatomic ions ofter occur in nature?
polyatomic ions combine with ions of the opposite charge to form ionic compounds. They are often found in nature dissolved in water or precipitated out as solids.
How does polyatomic ions show covalent and ionic bonding?
A polyatomic ion is charged and will form ionic bonds; for example, the sulfate ion SO42- forms many compounds, such as sodium sulfate. The bonds holding polyatomic ions together are covalent.
An ionic compound is made of a nonmetal and a metal true or false?
It is true of binary ionic compounds but not necessarily of compounds containing polyatomic ions.
Which types of compounds contain polyatomic ions?
Ionic compounds ammonium sulfate, has both a polyatomic cation NH4+ and polyatomic anion, SO42-
Ions that are made of more than one atom are examples of what?
Ions made up of more than one atom are called polyatomic ions.
How are polyatomic ions named in ionic compounds?
If the compound contains a polyatomic ion, simply name the ion.
What two types of bonds are there in a polyatomic ion?
The atoms in a polyatomic ion are held together with covalent bonds, but polyatomic ions combine with ions of opposite charge to form ionic compounds.
In what forms to polyatomic ions ofter occur in nature?
polyatomic ions combine with ions of the opposite charge to form ionic compounds. They are often found in nature dissolved in water or precipitated out as solids.
How does polyatomic ions show covalent and ionic bonding?
A polyatomic ion is charged and will form ionic bonds; for example, the sulfate ion SO42- forms many compounds, such as sodium sulfate. The bonds holding polyatomic ions together are covalent.
Do ions consist of more than one atom?
Yes; polyatomic ions, such as nitrate, ammonium, etc.
An ionic compound is made of a nonmetal and a metal true or false?
It is true of binary ionic compounds but not necessarily of compounds containing polyatomic ions.
Compounds with both ionic and covalent bonds contain this type if ion?
Compounds with both ionic and covalent bonds contain polyatomic ions.
What are ions called if there made up of more than one atom?
Polyatomic ions.
How it is possible for a compound to have both ionic and covalent bonds ionic and covalent bonds?
Atoms can covalently bond together to produce a polyatomic ion, which can form a salt with another ion of opposite charge. Carbonate, phosphate, sulfate, nitrate, acetate, and other alkanoate salts all illustrate this phenomenon.
Are a vast majority of polyatomic ions cations?
No. Most polyatomic ions are anions.
