Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
SCN⁻ represents the thiocyanate ion, consisting of sulfur, carbon, and nitrogen atoms with an overall negative charge. It is often involved in redox reactions.
Related terms
Polyatomic ion: An ion composed of two or more different elements bonded together.
Ionization: The process by which an atom or molecule gains or loses electrons to become an ion.
Ligand: A molecule or ion that binds to a central metal atom/ion through coordinate covalent bonds.