Question
What is a polyatomic ion?
Negative ions
A group of atoms that have a charge
An ion that has many charg
Negative ions
A group of atoms that have a charge
An ion that has many charg
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A **polyatomic ion** is defined as a group of atoms that collectively have a charge, meaning it can contain multiple atoms bonded together and possesses an overall positive or negative charge. This distinguishes it from monatomic ions, which consist of a single atom with a charge.
So, in the context of your options, the correct description would be:
**A group of atoms that have a charge.**
Examples of polyatomic ions include sulfate (SO₄²⁻), nitrate (NO₃⁻), and ammonium (NH₄⁺).
So, in the context of your options, the correct description would be:
**A group of atoms that have a charge.**
Examples of polyatomic ions include sulfate (SO₄²⁻), nitrate (NO₃⁻), and ammonium (NH₄⁺).