Question

Which of these compounds is most likely to be ionic? select one:

Answer 1

The compound that is most likely to be ionic is BaCl2
Ionic compounds are compounds made up of ions. These ions are atoms that gain or lose electrons, giving them a net positive or negative charge. Metals tend to lose electrons, thus they become cations and have a net positive charge. Non metals tend to gain electrons, forming anions that have a net negative charge.