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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)
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chlorine
chlorine

chlorite
chlorite

chlorate
chlorate

chloride

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The negatively charged ion among the options provided is **chloride**.

- Chlorine (Cl) is a neutral atom.
- Chlorite (ClO₂⁻) and chlorate (ClO₃⁻) are both polyatomic ions.
- Chloride (Cl⁻) is the negatively charged ion formed when chlorine gains an electron.

So the correct answer is **chloride**.

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