Are polyatomic ions such as #CO_3^(2-)# and #SO_4^(2-)# polar or nonpolar?

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Nadine B.
Dec 3, 2015

They are polar/hydrophilic.

Explanation:

Small polyatomic ions in general are polar. The charge on the ion is sufficient to polarize the small molecule into partially positive and partially negative poles.

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