* Ionic Compound: A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions).
* Positive Ion (Other than Hydrogen): This rules out any acids which typically have a hydrogen ion (H+) as the cation.
* Negative Ion (Other than Hydroxide): This rules out hydroxides which have the hydroxide ion (OH-) as the anion.
Examples of Ionic Compounds that Fit This Description:
* Sodium chloride (NaCl): Sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl-) ions.
* Magnesium oxide (MgO): Magnesium (Mg2+) and oxide (O2-) ions.
* Potassium sulfate (K2SO4): Potassium (K+) and sulfate (SO42-) ions.
* Calcium carbonate (CaCO3): Calcium (Ca2+) and carbonate (CO32-) ions.
In essence, any ionic compound that doesn't have H+ or OH- as its main ions will fit this description.
