* High Melting Point: Ionic compounds have strong electrostatic attractions between their positively and negatively charged ions. These strong forces require a lot of energy to overcome, leading to high melting points.

* Conducts Electricity in Solution: When dissolved in water, ionic compounds dissociate into their ions. These free-moving ions can carry electrical charge, allowing the solution to conduct electricity.

Examples of ionic compounds:

* Sodium chloride (NaCl) (table salt)

* Potassium bromide (KBr)

* Calcium carbonate (CaCO3)

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