[New post] [Answer] What are ionic compounds? Chemistry Test #3

answertrivia posted: " Answer: Ionic compounds are basically defined as being compounds where two or more ions are held next to each other by electrical attraction. One of the ions has a positive charge (called a "cation") and the other has a negative charge ("anion"). " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on AnswerTrivia.com [Answer] What are ionic compounds? Chemistry Test #3 by answertrivia Answer: Ionic compounds are basically defined as being compounds where two or more ions are held next to each other by electrical attraction. One of the ions has a positive charge (called a "cation") and the other has a negative charge ("anion"). Cations are usually metal atoms and anions are either nonmetals or polyatomic ions (ions with more than one atom). Think back to grade school: The same thing that makes the positive and negative ends of a magnet stick to each other is what makes cations and anions stick to each other. Proteins What are ionic compounds... This free site is ad-supported. Learn more ​ answertrivia | 22nd Mar 2021 at 11:59 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: https://wp.me/pcLptW-_Iqz Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from AnswerTrivia.com. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://answertrivia.wordpress.com/2021/03/22/answer-what-are-ionic-compounds-chemistry-test-3-2/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com