Ionic Compounds

• Each ion is attracted to all those around it
• Ionic compounds have very high melting and boiling points due to the strength of the ionic bonds so it needs lots of energy to break
• Ionic Compounds can only conduct electricity when melted or dissolved in water because the charged particles can move.
• Hydroxide Ion:

  OH-
• Sulfate Ion:

  SO4^2-
• Nitrate ion:

  NO3^-
• Carbonate Ion:

  CO3^-2
• Ammonium Ion:

  NH4^+