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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A group of covalently bonded atoms with an overall electrical charge is a polyatomic ion. An ionic compound is composed of positive and negative ions held together by electrostatic attractive forces. An anion is a negatively charged ion, while a cation is a positively charged ion. A molecule is a group of atoms held together by covalent bonds and neutral overall.

A Group of Covalently Bonded Atoms That Has an Overall