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Elena-2011 [213]
3 years ago
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Why can't polyatomic ions ever stand alone?

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Basile [38]3 years ago
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The prefix "poly-" means "many," and "atomic" refers to atoms, so a polyatomic ion is made of 2+ atoms covalently bonded together. These ions are charged, which is why they can never stand alone. 
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