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Polyatomic ions are often said to be a cross between covalent compounds and ionic compounds. What can they be characterized in such a way?

Polyatomic ions are often said to be a cross between covalent compounds and ionic compounds. What can they be characterized in such a way?
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Polyatomic ions are often said to be a cross between covalent compounds and ionic compounds. What can they be characterized in such a way?

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The atoms WITHIN the polyatomic ion are bonded to one another covalently. However, because the overall molecule is charged, it is capable of forming ionic bonds with OTHER charged molecules.
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