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Polyatomic means many atoms. Anions and cations may be polyatomic:-
- Polyatomic anions include sulfate ion, SO4-, and nitrate NO3-
- Polyatomic cations include ammonium ion, NH4+
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt is because polyatomics are usually anions and have a negative charge (i.e. PO4-phosphate-has a charge of 3-) so they tend to attract metals which have positive charges. And as we know when a cation (+ charge) and an anion (- charge) react, they form an ionic compound.
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∙ 11y agoWithin a polyatomic ion, the bonds are usually covalent, since most of the "polys" are combinations of non-metals. When a positively charged poly bonds with a negatively charged poly, they actually bond ionically. For example: the compound ammonium hydroxide features two polys, ammonium (NH4) and hydroxide (OH). Within those polys, the bonds are covalent, meaning they share electrons. But when they bond together, electrons are transferred, like in an ionic bond. So, the compound ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH) actually features both ionic and covalent bonds.
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∙ 16y agoPolyatomic ions consist of a non-metal and non-metal so they share electrons - covalent bonds. A metal and a non-metal form ionic bonds because they lose and gain electrons.
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Which are polyatomic ions hydroxidechlorideammoniumand carbonate?
Except chloride, all others are polyatomic ions.
A polyatomic ion made of hydrogen and oxygen is called a?
There are two such ions: Hydronium (H3O+) and hydroxide (OH-).
The bonds within polyatomic ions are predominantly?
covalent
What is the charge on the polyatomic ions nitrite and chlorite?
both are -1
Does MgSO4 contain polyatomic ions?
Yes. Mg2+ is a monatomic ion, but SO42- is a polyatomic ion composed of two elements, sulfur and oxygen.
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.
Do ions consist of more than one atom?
Yes; polyatomic ions, such as nitrate, ammonium, etc.
What are ions called if there made up of more than one atom?
Polyatomic ions.
Are a vast majority of polyatomic ions cations?
No. Most polyatomic ions are anions.
What type of ions are chargers substance that contain more than one atom?
These are called polyatomic ions.
Which are polyatomic ions hydroxidechlorideammoniumand carbonate?
Except chloride, all others are polyatomic ions.
What are the polyatomic ions?
polyatomic ions are those ions which carry more than one atom,we can say that a group of atoms having single charge( which may be positive or negative) are polyatomic ions.
Predominantly what type of bonding is within polyatomic ions?
Covalent bonding is predominantly within polyatomic ions.
What is the polyatomic ions of ammonium?
The polyatomic ion for Ammonium is NH4+
Are polyatomic ions positively charged?
Most polyatomic ions have a negative charge. There are only 2 positive polyatomic ions; Mercury(I) ion and Ammonium ion. False.
How are polyatomic ions similar to their constituent ions?
They are not similar.
A charged particle containing more than one atom?
The general term is fairly straightforward, if you know a little Greek: polyatomic ions.
