Polyatomic ions are often said to be a cross between covalent compounds and ionic compounds. What can they be characterized in such a way?

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Mackross · Answer 1 · 2017-07-16T17:46:47+0000

The atoms WITHIN the polyatomic ion are bonded to one another covalently. However, because the overall molecule is charged, it is capable of forming ionic bonds with OTHER charged molecules.

Polyatomic ions are often said to be a cross between covalent compounds and ionic compounds. What can they be characterized in such a way?

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