bonds result from the transfer of electrons from one element to another. are discrete groups of atoms that are held together by covalent bonds. are negatively charged ions with more than . ion is an example of a polyatomic cation. ions are cations or anions that contains more than one atom.

According to the kinetic-molecular theory, what happens to a liquid when it is transferred from one container to another? the volume and the shape stay the same. the volume increases to fill the new container, but the shape stays the same. the volume stays the same, but the shape changes to fit the new container. the volume and the shape change to fill the new container.