Ionic Compounds Lecture Notes

This set of flashcards covers the fundamental definition, chemical composition, and specific examples of ionic compounds as presented in the Labster Theory pages.

Ionic compound

A compound that is composed of cations and anions and held together by electrostatic forces.

Cations

One of the components that compose an ionic compound, often phonetically spelled as cat-ions.

Anions

One of the components that compose an ionic compound, often phonetically spelled as an - i - ons.

Electrostatic forces

The forces that hold together the cations and anions in an ionic compound.

Electrical neutrality

The overall state of an ionic compound, which is typically neutral.

Formation components

Ionic compounds are typically formed between metals and non-metals.

$$NaBr$$

sodium bromide

$$NaK$$

potassium bromide

$$NaCl$$

sodium chloride

$$NaF$$

sodium fluoride

$$KI$$

potassium iodide

$$KCl$$

potassium chloride

$$CaCl_2$$

calcium chloride

$$K_2O$$

potassium oxide

$$MgO$$

magnesium oxide