Here are some key features of ionic compounds:

* Formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions. This means a metal (positively charged) and a nonmetal (negatively charged) atom are involved.

* Usually solid at room temperature.

* Have high melting and boiling points.

* Often soluble in water.

* Conduct electricity when dissolved in water or melted.

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