Why would parenthesis be around a polyatomic ion in a formula?

Asked by arwen46 12 years ago 9/12/2013 10:10 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 9/13/2013 11:53 PM

Answered by Dr. John Carmen 12 years ago 9/13/2013 11:53 PM

A parenthesis would be around a polyatomic ion in a formula when another polyatomic ion is present.