Nichrome wire (in holder). Ionic compounds to test Sodium chloride, calcium chloride, lithium chloride, potassium chloride, copper (II) sulfate (1 g of each salt) Concentrated hydrochloric acid ...

A small piece of sodium metal is placed in a flask of chlorine gas. A little water helps expose the sodium so it can react with the chlorine gas. The reaction releases a lot of heat as the ionic ...

For example H2O is held together by polar covalent bonds. Sodium chloride is an example of an ionic compound.