adjective
ionic
eye-AH-nik/aɪˈɑːnɪk/
Relating to electrically charged atoms or molecules.
Table salt is an ionic compound made of charged particles.
Etymology
The “going” root refers to ions moving toward oppositely charged electrodes. Adding the adjective suffix extends the name to properties and processes involving these charged particles.
In context
in a molecular compound the electrons are shared between the atoms so hydrogen and oxygen they share electrons an ionic compound like nacl the electrons are not shared there's a transfer of electrons
More examples
- An ionic bond forms between oppositely charged ions.
- This sensor measures ionic concentrations in the water.
- Dissolved salt increases the water's ionic conductivity.
Forms
ionic
ion noun — An electrically charged atom or molecule.
ionize verb — Turn atoms or molecules into charged particles.
Similar words
- charged
- Describes anything carrying electric charge, not necessarily individual ions.
- ionized
- Describes matter that has gained or lost electrons.