The negatively charged ion among the options provided, which is not a polyatomic ion, is chloride. Chloride is the anion (Cl⁻) derived from chlorine (Cl), whereas chlorite (ClO₂⁻) and chlorate (ClO₃⁻) are polyatomic ions. Chlorine is a neutral element and not an ion.
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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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chloride
chloride
chlorite
chlorite
chlorate
chlorate
chlorine
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