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Which ionic compound ending would indicate that there are no polyatomic ions?

A. -ate
B. -ide
C. -ite

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Answer (1)

The suffix -ide signals that an ionic compound does not include polyatomic ions. In contrast, -ate and -ite are indicative of polyatomic ions. Therefore, compounds ending in -ide are composed solely of simple ions. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

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