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Simply because all bonding in the structure of the substance is completely ionic. For example NaCl (Sodium chloride) which is table salt is formed due to the strong unidirectional forces of electrostatic attraction between the positive Na ion and the negative Cl ion. Saying this, not all acids are ionic and so be careful not to generalize.
So in short: Ionic compounds are substances made out of more than one element whose constituent ions are held together by ionic bonding which is the strong unidirectional forces of electrostatic attraction between two oppositely charged ions.
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Are ionic compounds metal?
Ionic compounds are not meatals: salts, acids, bases.
Binary ionic compounds are called salts?
yes, but not all salts are binary ionic compounds
How do you determine if a compound is electrolyte or nonelectrolyte?
Electrolytes: acids, bases, and salts (ionic compounds) Nonelectrolytes: usually covalent compounds with the exception of acids. Ionic compounds : One of the ions has a positive charge (called a "cation") and the other has a negative charge ("anion") *Electrolytes can be strong or weak
Are there ionic bond in organic componds?
Yes. In compounds such as salts of carboxylic acids or in pyridinium halides.
Why are salts called ionic compounds?
Salts contain ions, poistively and negatively charged--
Are ionic compounds metal?
Ionic compounds are not meatals: salts, acids, bases.
Binary ionic compounds are called salts?
yes, but not all salts are binary ionic compounds
Salts are compounds that include a?
Salts are the products of the reactions between acids and bases (neutralization reactions). Salts are compounds with ionic bond, containing an anion and a cation.
Description of a salt?
Salts are ionic compounds, products of reactions beween acids and bases.
What kind of compounds can water dissolve?
For example, ionic compounds: inorganic acids, salts, bases; many organic compounds, etc.
How do you determine if a compound is electrolyte or nonelectrolyte?
Electrolytes: acids, bases, and salts (ionic compounds) Nonelectrolytes: usually covalent compounds with the exception of acids. Ionic compounds : One of the ions has a positive charge (called a "cation") and the other has a negative charge ("anion") *Electrolytes can be strong or weak
What do acids bases and salts have in common?
Acids, Bases, and Salts are all grouped together in a category called electrolytes, which means that a solution of a given substance will conduct electricity.!! :)
Are there ionic bond in organic componds?
Yes. In compounds such as salts of carboxylic acids or in pyridinium halides.
Will a compound dissolve in water?
For example, ionic compounds: inorganic acids, salts, bases; many organic compounds, etc.
Why are salts called ionic compounds?
Salts contain ions, poistively and negatively charged--
Are salts an example of an ionic compound?
Salts are ionic compounds.
What compound is a salt?
Salts are the products of the reactions between acids and bases (neutralization reactions). Salts are compounds with ionic bond, containing an anion and a cation.
