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If three or more elements are bonded together in a compound (Eg. H2SO4) then that compound is called a "Polyatomic" ion. "Poly" meaning three or more.

If there are only two atoms, it is Diatomic (Di meaning two). An example of a diatomic molecule would be CO2.

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