Question

what are ionic compounds?

Answer 1

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Ionic compounds are compounds made up of ions. These ions are atoms that gain or lose electrons, giving them a net positive or negative charge. Metals tend to lose electrons, so they become cations and have a net positive charge. ... Ions of opposite charge are held together by very strong ionic bonds within the compound.

Answer 2

Ionic compounds

• An ionic compound is a molecule compound that is made up of ions that are bound together through electrostatic interactions known as ionic bonding.
• Usually, the chemical is neutral, but it contains positive ions known as cations and negative ions known as anions.
• Metals lose electrons, resulting in a net positive ion as well as transformation into cations.
• Non - metals accept electrons, resulting in anions with a net negative charge.