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Question
What are polyatomic ions? Give examples.
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Solution
A polyatomic ion is a group of atoms carrying a positive or negative charge. eg.
| Polyatomic ions | Symbol |
| Ammonium | `NH_4^+` |
| Hydroxide | OH- |
| Nitrate | `NO_3^-` |
| Hydrogen carbonate | `HCO_3^-` |
| Sulphate | `SO_4^(2-)` |
| Sulphite | `SO_3^(2-)` |
| Phosphate | `PO_4^(3-)` |
| Carbonate | `CO_3^(2-)` |
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