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Ions that consist of a single atom are called monatomic ions

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Do ions consist of more than one atom?

No, ions are charged particles that can be either single atoms or groups of atoms. When an ion consists of a single atom, it is called a monatomic ion, such as Na+ or Cl-. When an ion consists of a group of atoms bonded together, it is called a polyatomic ion, such as SO4^2- or NH4+.


What is a simple ion?

A single charged atom is called a simple ion I think as opposed to a group of ions or radicals.


What are halogen ions called?

Ions of the halogen group are called halide ions; their compounds are called halides.


Charged atoms are called?

Charged atoms are called ions.


One or more of the ions that do not participate in an oxidation-reduction reaction are called?

spectator ions


What is the charge of fluorine ions in water?

Fluorine ions, called fluoride when ionised, have a single negative charge F-.


What is the formula for the tin ions?

The formula for tin ions depends on their charge. Tin can exist as Sn2+ ions (called stannous ions) or Sn4+ ions (called stannic ions). The formula for stannous ions is Sn2+ and for stannic ions is Sn4+.


What are positive and negative ions called?

Positive ions are called cations, and negative ions are called anions. Cations have a net positive charge because they have lost electrons, while anions have a net negative charge because they have gained electrons.


What are the ions that have achieved escape velocity called?

Plasma Ions.


Is an electrolyte a hydroxide ion?

No. No single ion is an electrolyte because they do not exist on their own as substances. However, some electrolytes, called bases, do release hydroxide ions.


What is the term for an atom with a change?

An ion. There are positive ions, called cations, and negative ions, called anions.


Positive ions are called what?

A positive ion is called a cation.