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A '''polyatomic ion''' is a group of atoms bound together, with a net positive or negative electrical [[charge]]. See [[molecule]]. | A '''polyatomic ion''' is a group of atoms bound together, with a net positive or negative electrical [[charge]]. See [[molecule]]. | ||
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*[[Acetate]] (CH<sub>3</sub>COO<sup>-</sup>) colorless | *[[Acetate]] (CH<sub>3</sub>COO<sup>-</sup>) colorless | ||
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A polyatomic ion is a group of atoms bound together, with a net positive or negative electrical charge. See molecule.
Examples of polyatomic ions are:
- Acetate (CH3COO-) colorless
- Ammonium (NH4+) colorless
- Carbonate (CO32-) colorless
- Chlorate (ClO3-) colorless
- Chlorite (ClO22-) colorless
- Chromate (CrO42-) yellow
- Cyanide (CN-) colorless
- Dichromate (Cr2O7-) red
- Hydronium (H3O+) colorless
- Hydroxide (OH-) colorless
- Nitrate (NO3-) colorless
- Nitrite (NO2-) colorless
- Phosphate (PO43-) colorless
- Sulfate (SO42-) colorless
- Sulfite (SO32-) colorless