Define polyatomic ions. Write an example.

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Polyatomic ions are ions that contain more than one atom.
Polyatomic ions are created when a number of atoms come together to form a group.
It is held together by a covalent bond.
For example: ${({SO}_{4})}^{2 -} ion$ .

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