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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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chlorite
chlorite

chlorine
chlorine

chloride
chloride

chlorate
chlorate

1 answer

The negatively charged ion among the options provided is chloride.

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

Therefore, the correct answer is chloride.