A Group of Covalently Bonded Atoms That Has an Overall

question 81

Multiple Choice

A group of covalently bonded atoms that has an overall electrical charge is called a(n) ________.

• A)ionic compound
• B)anion
• C)polyatomic ion
• D)cation
• E)molecule

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