The compound CuCl is an ionic compound. What are the ions of which it is composed?   Cation formula: _____ Anion formula: ______   (Any explanation appreciated as, for some reason, this is really confusing me and I know it is simple.)

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The compound CuCl is an ionic compound. What are the ions of which it is composed?

 

Cation formula: _____

Anion formula: ______

 

(Any explanation appreciated as, for some reason, this is really confusing me and I know it is simple.)

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An ionic compound is a compound formed by the formation of an ionic bond between atoms. Generally, cation and anion are get separated in a polar solvent. An example of a polar solvent is water. In water ions of ionic compounds get separated.

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