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Give two examples of compound radical.


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  • 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.


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