A group of atoms carrying a charge is known as a?

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A group of atoms carrying a charge:
A group of atoms carrying a charge is known as a polyatomic ion.
These are also known as molecular ions.
Polyatomic ions are covalently bonded groups of atoms
Have a positive or negative charge caused by the formation of an ionic bond with another ion.
Examples: Sulfate ion, Nitrate ion etc
Hence, a group of atoms carrying a charge is known as polyatomic ions.

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