A polyatomic ion is a group of atoms that carries a net electrical charge.
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Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a classic example, with positively charged sodium ions (Na+) and negatively charged chloride ions (Cl–).
An anion is a negatively charged ion, while a cation is a positively charged ion.
Ions are composed of atoms, either singly or in groups, that have a net electrical charge.
While metals generally exhibit a simple structure with atoms arranged in a lattice, non-metals such as carbon and oxygen consist of molecules composed of a large and indefinite number of atoms bonded together.