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(a) What are polyatomic ions? Give two examples.

(b) Name the fundamental law that is involved in every equation.


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(a) A polyatomic ion is a group of atoms carrying the positive or negative charge.

e.g.

Polyatomic ions Symbol

Ammonium (NH4)+

Hydroxide OH

Nitrate NO3

Hydrogen carbonate HCO3

Sulphate (SO4)2

Sulphite (SO3)2

Phosphate (PO4)3

Carbonate (CO3)2

(b) The law of conservation of mass is involved in every equation. The amount of reactant must be equal to the amount of product, there is no demolishing of quantities


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