An ionic compound is made of ions, charged particles formed when an atom or group of atoms acquire or lose electrons.
Ionic compounds form by two ways:
Types of ionic compounds:
Sodium chloride: It is an ionic compound with the chemical formula of and it is mostly used as an ordinary table salt. It is formed by Sodium metal cation () and Chloride nonmetal anion ().
Potassium phosphate: It is an inorganic chemical with the molecular formula of and it used as a food additives. It is formed by Potassium metal cation () and Phosphate nonmetal anion ().
Magnesium sulfate: It is also an inorganic compound with a molecular formula of and it is added to purified water. It is formed by Magnesium metal cation () and Sulphate nonmetal anion ().