A group of covalently bonded atoms that has an overall ionic charge is called a(n)
A)molecule.
B)polyatomic ion.
C)anion.
D)ionic compound.
E)cation.

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A polyatomic ion is a group of covalently bonded atoms that has an overall ionic charge. This is different from a molecule, which is a group of non-metal atoms held together by covalent bonds but does not have an overall charge. An anion is a negatively charged ion, while a cation is a positively charged ion. An ionic compound is made up of ions held together by ionic bonds, but a polyatomic ion can be part of an ionic compound.

A Group of Covalently Bonded Atoms That Has an Overall