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.