What are polyatomic ions? Give examples.

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polyatomic ion, also known as a molecular ion, is a charged chemical species (ion) composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded or of a metal complex that can be considered to be acting as a single unit. In simple words ions containing more than one atom. Eg- NH4+, SO4-, OH-
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