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What are polyatomic ions? Give examples.
What are polyatomic ions? Give examples.
Updated On: Jan 19, 2026
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The group of atoms which carry a fixed charge (either positive or negative) on them and behave as ions are called polyatomic ions.
Example
(i) Carbonate ion
(ii) Sulphate ion
(iii) Ammonium ion
(iv) Phosphate ion
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