An Ionic bond is formed when one of the atoms can donate electrons to achieve the inert gas electron configuration and the other atom needs electrons to achieve the inert gas electron configuration.

Listen to the full series on BBC Sounds. Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points, so they are in the solid state at room temperature. See the study guide on the three states of matter to ...

In the past decade, ionic liquids have become the subject of academic research and as a result, a high number of publications have been produced in this field. A partial explanation for this increase ...

When you exercise your body not only needs water, but also electrolytes. Electrolytes are compounds that separate into ions when put into water. This separation of ions also allows for a conduction of ...

Learn more on the properties of ionic compounds in this podcast. Listen to the full series on BBC Sounds. Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points, so they are in the solid state at room ...