What are descriptions of a polyatomic ion?

Answer 1

The word prefix poly- means many. So with the word polyatomic you have multiple atom types. So a polyatomic ion is an ion with multiple types of atoms in it. A polyatomic ion is composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded or of a metal complex that can be considered as acting as a single unit in the context of acid and base chemistry or in the formation of salts.

Answer 2

Polyatomic ions are groups of atoms that carry a net electric charge, acting as a single unit in chemical reactions. They have a specific combination of atoms and often have characteristic properties that distinguish them from individual ions or molecules. Examples include sulfate (SO4^2-), nitrate (NO3^-), and ammonium (NH4^+).

Answer 3

A polyatomic ion contains more than one atom. Examples are SO42-, NH4+ , Hg22+.

Answer 4

Two or more atoms in the ion; examples: NO3-, CO32-, SO42- etc.

Answer 5

An ion containing two or more chemical elements; examples:

- the ion bicarbonate, (HCO3)-

- the ion (SO4)2-

Answer 6

A polyatomic ion contain two or more elements: as an example, nitrate - NO3.

Answer 7

It's atoms