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Difference between polyatomic atoms and monotonic atoms?

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A monatomic ion consists of a single atom that is ionized. For example Na+, Cl-, Fe+3, O-2.
A polyatomic ion consists of several atoms bonded to each other, but acting as if it were one ion. ClO3-, NH3+, SO4-2, CO3-2.

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