Monatomic and Polyatomic ions

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What is a monatomic ion?

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A monatomic ion consists of a single atom that has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a positive or negative charge.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged species composed of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be either positively or negatively charged.

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Which element is most likely to form an ion with a negative 1 charge?

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Chlorine is most likely to form an ion with a negative 1 charge.

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What is the formula for the nitrate ion?

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The formula for the nitrate ion is NO₃^-.

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What is the formula for the nitrite ion?

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The formula for the nitrite ion is NO₂^-.

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How many oxygen atoms are in the nitrate ion compared to the nitrite ion?

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The nitrate ion has one more oxygen atom than the nitrite ion.

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What is the charge of the phosphate ion?

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The charge of the phosphate ion (PO₄^-3) is -3.

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What is the formula for the acetate ion?

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The formula for the acetate ion is C₂H₃O₂^-.

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What is the charge of the acetate ion?

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The charge of the acetate ion is -1.

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What is the difference between cations and anions?

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Cations are positively charged ions, while anions are negatively charged ions.