Ionic Compound Definition

NaCl or salt is an example of an ionic compound.
NaCl or salt is an example of an ionic compound. Sheri Neva / Getty Images 
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Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
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Updated on April 21, 2018

Ionic Compound Definition: An ionic compound is a compound formed by ions bonding together through electrostatic forces.

Examples: Table salt, NaCl, is an ionic compound. Another example is silver iodide, AgI.

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