Ionic compounds are made up of positive (Metal) and negative (nonmetal) ions. *Positively charged ions are called cations *Negatively charged ions are called anions The ions are present because the metal gives its valence electrons to the nonmetal making both of them stable now.     They conduct electricity o   THEY TRANSFER ELECTRONS   o   Table salt is NaCl    Read pages 188-189 Complete questions 1- 4 p 189