An ion consisting of multiple atoms associated together by covalent bonds which can be considered as acting as a single unit in the context of acid/base chemistry or in the formation of salts. |
An ion consisting of multiple atoms associated together by covalent bonds which can be considered as acting as a single unit in the context of acid/base chemistry or in the formation of salts. |
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Some commonly-occuring complex ions and their charges are indicated below
carbonate CO32-
bicarbonate HCO3-
nitrate NO3-
phosphate PO43-
sulfate? SO42-
acetate? CH3C(=O)O-
ammonium? NH4+
hydroxide OH-
pyridinium? C5H5NH+