Oxidation
is loss. The atom has lost electrons and became a cation (positive)
Reduction
is gain. The atom has gained some electrons and has become an anion (negative)
zinc (Zn)
2+
Sulfate(SO4)
2-
Silver (Ag)
+
Hydrogen(H)
+
Nitrate(NO3)
-
ammonium (NH4)
+
Hydroxide(OH)
-
Hydrogenarbonate(HCO3)
-
Carbonate(CO3)
2-
boiling points and melting points
Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points because of their strong electrostatic forces between differently charged ions