Ionic compounds

What are the Two Types of Ions and how are they Different

Dec. 6, 2023

What are the Two Types of Ions and how are they Different Ion: An ion is a positively or negatively charged atom (or group of atoms). An ion is formed by the loss or gain of electrons by an atom, so it contains an unequal number of electrons and protons…

How do you write the formula for ionic compounds?

April 18, 2023

How do you write the formula for ionic compounds?Method to deduce the formulae of ionic compounds:Metals from Groups 1, 2 and 13 combine with non-metals from Groups 15, 16 and 17 to form ionic compounds. Table shows how the metal atoms of Groups 1, 2 an…