Why can't polyatomic ions ever stand alone?

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Minjoo · Answer 1 · 2017-03-03T19:53:36+0000

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.

Why can't polyatomic ions ever stand alone?

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