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What is an ionic compound in chemistry?
A chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.
What are the two types of ions present in an ionic compound?
Positively charged ions called cations and negatively charged ions called anions.
Give an example of a simple cation and a simple anion in an ionic compound.
Sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl−) in sodium chloride.
Explain the structure of individual ions within an ionic compound.
Individual ions within an ionic compound usually have multiple nearest neighbours, so are not considered to be part of molecules, but instead part of a continuous three-dimensional network.
What are ionic compounds classified as when they contain basic ions hydroxide or oxide?
Bases.
Test your knowledge of ionic compounds with this quiz! Explore the properties, formation, and naming of these compounds, and understand the role of cations and anions in their structure.
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