Why do atoms become ions?

Given the table below, what is the chemical formula for a compound between rb and the nitrate ion no3 -1? nitrate ion no3 -1 phosphate po4 -3 sulfate so4 -2 acetate c2h3o2 -1 ammonium nh4 +1 chromate cro4 -2 carbonate co3 -2 dichromate cr2o7 -2 permanganate mno4 -1 sulfite so3 -2 rbno3 rb2no3 rb(no3)2 rb2(no3)3

Chemical energy is a form of a. kinetic energy only. b. both potential and kinetic energy. c. neither potential nor kinetic energy. d. potential energy only. reset

Ants live on acacia trees in south america. the ants feed on sugars secreted by the trees. the trees provide room for the ants to live. the ants sting any other insect or animal that comes to eat the trees. what type of relationship is this?