Ammonium
+
NH
4
Hydroxide
-
OH
Nitrate
-
NO
3
Carbonate
2-
CO
3
Sulfate
2-
SO
4
What is an ionic compound
Ionic substances containing a metal and non-metal
Properties of ionic compounds
Solids ( high melting points )
Crystalline
Conduct electricity as a liquid
Insulators as solids ( ions can’t move )