Question

Give two examples of compound radical.

Answer 1

• An atom for a group of atoms of different elements that behaves as a single unit and carries a positive or negative charge is called a radical.
• A radical may contain one or more kinds of atoms.
• Compound radicals are the radicals that contain two or more kinds of atoms.

Example: Sulphate (SO₄)^2-Carbonate (CO₃)^2- are examples of compound radicals.