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31 July, 14:25

What does the term electrically neutral mean when discussing ionic compounds?

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  1. 31 July, 16:33
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    If you look at ionic compound, they are formed by a metal and a nonmetal. A metal is a positive ion after losing electron (s) and a nonmetal is a negative ion after gaining electron (s). Since there are both + and -, they are now electrically neutral.
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