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What are two characteristics of polyatomic ions?
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What are two characteristics of polyatomic ions?

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A polyatomic ion is a group of two or more atoms covalently bonded or metallically bonded together to function as a single ion.

An example would be the hydroxide ion, OH-. The oxygen and hydrogen are covalently bonded together, and function as a single anion with a 1- charge.

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