Ionic compounds

Question 1

What are the four different types of compound?

Answer 1

The 4 types of compound are:
-Ionic
-Simple molecular covalent
-Giant covalent
-Metallic

Question 2

What is an ionic compound?

Answer 2

An ionic compound is a compound that contains ions.

Question 3

How is an ionic compound usually formed?

Answer 3

An ionic compound is usually formed when a reaction happens between a metal and a non metal.

Question 4

What is ionic bonding?

Answer 4

Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bonding that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions

Question 5

What is the empirical formula?

Answer 5

The empirical formula is something that tells us the ratio of ions.