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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What's the difference between an ionic and a molecular compound? And what's an ion and a molecule?

OpenStudy (matt101):

An ion is a charged atom - one that has gained or lost electrons. A molecule is any combination of neutral, covalently bonded atoms. An ionic compound is one composed of ions, e.g. NaCl A molecular compound is one composed of molecules, e.g. CH4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ionic compounds are formed between metals and non metals

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