Question

what type of elements are present in an ionic compound?
both metal and non - metal elements
only metallic elements
only non - metal elements

Explanation:

Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non - metal. Metals lose electrons to form cations and non - metals gain electrons to form anions. So, ionic compounds contain both metal and non - metal elements.

Answer:

Both metal and non - metal elements