Which of the following is true about negative ions?
A) Negatively charged ions of the Group 6A elements are called halide ions.
B) Negatively charged ions of the Group 1A and 2A elements are called halide ions.
C) Polyatomic negative ions containing oxygen are called oxoanions.
D) Polyatomic negative ions are very rare.
E) Monoatomic negative ions are referred to as oxoanions.

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Polyatomic negative ions containing oxygen are called oxoanions. This is the only option that accurately describes a type of negative ion. A) refers specifically to halide ions, but only in Group 6A. B) is incorrect as Group 1A and 2A elements do not form halide ions. D) is false as polyatomic negative ions are quite common. E) is incorrect as oxoanions refer specifically to polyatomic negative ions containing oxygen.

Which of the Following Is True About Negative Ions