Chapter 3 Atoms AND Molecules
NCERT Class 9th
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What are polyatomic ions? Give examples.
Polyatomic ions are ions that contain two or more atoms joined together by covalent bonds and carry a net positive or negative charge. These atoms act as a single charged unit during chemical reactions.
Examples:
- Ammonium ion (NH₄⁺)
- Hydroxide ion (OH⁻)
- Nitrate ion (NO₃⁻)
- Sulphate ion (SO₄²⁻)
- Carbonate ion (CO₃²⁻)
Thus, polyatomic ions are groups of atoms that behave as one charged particle.
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Give one relevant reason why scientists chose 1/16 of the mass of an atom of naturally occurring oxygen as the atomic mass unit.
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