What is a monatomic anion?

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The question is asking for a definition or explanation of what a monatomic anion is, which involves understanding the concepts of atomic structure and charge in chemistry.

Answer

A negatively charged ion formed from a single atom.

A monatomic anion is a negatively charged ion formed when a single atom gains one or more electrons.

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A monatomic anion is a negatively charged ion formed when a single atom gains one or more electrons.

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Monatomic anions typically form from non-metal elements in the periodic table.

Tips

It’s important not to confuse monatomic ions with polyatomic ions, which consist of multiple atoms.

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