+An **ionic compound** is a chemical compound formed by [ions](/wiki/ion) held together by strong electrostatic forces, known as [ionic bonds](/wiki/ionic_bond). These compounds typically arise from the complete transfer of electrons between a [metal](/wiki/metal) and a nonmetal, forming stable crystal lattices.
+## See also
+- [Covalent Compound](/wiki/covalent_compound)
+- [Chemical Bond](/wiki/chemical_bond)
+- [Electrolyte](/wiki/electrolyte)
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