What Are Ionic Compounds? - Definition, Examples & Reactions
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In chemistry, an ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ionsheld together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding. The compoundis neutral overall, but consists of positively charged ions called cations and negatively charged ions The most common and most popular example of ionic bonds is the combination of these two elements which produces sodium chloride, commonly known as the table salt. In this ionic bonding, an electron from the sodium atom is transferred to the chlorine atom which creates oppositely charged chloride and sodium atoms. anions.
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Ionic compound is compound made up of ions when electrons are transferred from one atom to the other.
Example: NaCl - sodium chloride (table salt is an example)
Reaction:The sodium atom in this compound loses an electron to become Na+, while the chlorine atom gains an electron to become Cl-.
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