Ionic

usgb/aɪˈɑːnɪk/
adjective

Relating to, composed of, or using ions - atoms or groups of atoms with a positive or negative electric charge.

Sodium chloride is an ionic compound.
Visual representation of "ionic" - Relating to, composed of, or using ions - atoms or groups of atoms with a positive or negative electric charge.

Often appears as...

  • ionic compound
  • ionic bond

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Electrical Charge

When 'ionic' is used in chemistry or physics, it implies an electric charge is present in atoms or molecules.

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In water, salt splits into ionic particles.
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Scientific Context

'Ionic' often appears in academic texts or discussions involving science, particularly when talking about bonding.

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Ionic bonds are central to understanding chemical reactions.
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