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Tightly-bound group of atoms that behaves as a unit and carries a net charge?

An ionized molecule. Common examples are Sulphate ions, Nitrate ions and Phosphate ions.


How are ions and polyatomic ion different?

Ions are charged particles formed by gaining or losing electrons, while polyatomic ions are charged groups of atoms that remain together and carry a net charge. Polyatomic ions contain multiple atoms bonded together, whereas ions can be a single atom or a group of atoms.


What is a polyatomic number?

There is no such thing. There are polyatomic ions, which are positively or negatively charged, covelantly bonded groups of atoms, though.


Can you add prefixes to polyatomic ions?

No, you cannot add prefixes to polyatomic ions. Polyatomic ions are groups of bonded atoms that carry a charge and have specific names that are used in chemical nomenclature. These names do not require prefixes to indicate the number of atoms present.


What leads to an ionic compound with polyatomic ions?

An ionic compound with polyatomic ions is formed through the attraction between positively charged metal ions and negatively charged polyatomic ions. Polyatomic ions are covalently bonded groups of atoms that have an overall charge, making them act as a single charged unit in the formation of ionic compounds.


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 ions and polyatomic ion similar?

They are both ions and both can form an ionic compound


Are a vast majority of polyatomic ions cations?

No. Most polyatomic ions are anions.


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.


How can one effectively memorize polyatomic ions?

To effectively memorize polyatomic ions, create flashcards with the ion's name and formula, practice regularly, and use mnemonic devices to help remember the ions and their charges. Breaking down the ions into smaller groups and studying them in chunks can also aid in memorization.


Predominantly what type of bonding is within polyatomic ions?

Covalent bonding is predominantly within polyatomic ions.


How are polyatomic ions similar to their constituent ions?

They are not similar.