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Based on the naming rules for ions, which of the following is a negatively charged ion (not a polyatomic ion)?(1 point) Responses chloride chloride chlorate chlorate chlorine chlorine chlorite

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The negatively charged ion (not a polyatomic ion) among the options provided is **chloride**.

- Chloride (Cl⁻) is the anion derived from chlorine.
- Chlorine (Cl) is a neutral atom.
- Chlorate (ClO₃⁻) and chlorite (ClO₂⁻) are polyatomic ions, not single ions.

Therefore, the correct response is **chloride**.

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