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  • Polyatomic Ions: Composition, Examples & Properties
    Ions made of more than one atom are called polyatomic ions.

    Here are some examples:

    * Nitrate (NO₃⁻): Composed of one nitrogen atom and three oxygen atoms with a negative charge.

    * Sulfate (SO₄²⁻): Composed of one sulfur atom and four oxygen atoms with a negative charge.

    * Ammonium (NH₄⁺): Composed of one nitrogen atom and four hydrogen atoms with a positive charge.

    * Phosphate (PO₄³⁻): Composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms with a negative charge.

    * Carbonate (CO₃²⁻): Composed of one carbon atom and three oxygen atoms with a negative charge.

    Polyatomic ions are common in many chemical compounds and play a crucial role in various chemical reactions.

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