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An ionic compound is what ?

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An Ionic compounds are compounds consisting of ions also held together by the attractive forces among the oppositely charged ions.

Step-by-step explanation:

For example :

NaHCO3, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda; used in cooking)

NaCl, sodium chloride (common/ordinary salt)

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In chemistry, an ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding

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