Difference between revisions of "Polyatomic ion"

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A '''polyatomic ion''' is a group of atoms bound together, with a positive or negative electrical [[charge]]. It's not a [[molecule]], because a molecule has neutral (zero) charge.
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A '''polyatomic ion''' is a group of atoms bound together, with a positive or negative electrical [[charge]]. See [[molecule]].
  
 
*[[Acetate]] (CH<sub>3</sub>COO<sup>-</sup>)
 
*[[Acetate]] (CH<sub>3</sub>COO<sup>-</sup>)

Revision as of 14:57, January 6, 2009

A polyatomic ion is a group of atoms bound together, with a positive or negative electrical charge. See molecule.

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