(a) What is the significance of a chemical formula?

(b) Define polyatomic ions with an example?

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(a) A chemical formula of a compound shows its constituent elements and the number of atoms of each combining element.

(b) Clusters of atoms that act as an ion are called polyatomic ions. They carry a fixed charge on them. Example: Nitrate ion

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