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In a polyatomic ion?

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How are ions and polyatomic ions similar?
They are both ions and both can form an ionic compound
Which ions in the table are polyatomic ions?
it is sulfate, sulfite and many more.... Common Polyatomic Ions: -1 Charge: · Chlorate: CO3-1 · Chlorite: ClO2-1 · Cyanide: CN-1 · Dihydrogen Phosphate: H2PO4-1 · Ethanoate: CH3COO -1 ·...
How can you tell if a ion is polyatomic ion?
If it contains a number in its formula (such as in peroxide, O2-) it is polyatomic as this means there are more than one atom of the same type. If it contains more than one element, which you would...
How are ions and polyatomic ion different?
Polyatomic ions act like an ion other than they travel in groups of ions. It will respond the same like any other ion.
Why is a hydroxide ion a polyatomic ion?
OH- is Polyatomic. Hydroxide (OH-) contains both an atom of oxygen (O) and hydrogen (H). Many ions are from only ONE atom or element, but since OH- contains two separate elements, it is polyatomic.