Question

barium sulfate (baso4) is composed of barium and sulfate (so42−) bonded together. as a mineral, barium sulfate is called baryte. baryte crystals complete the statement. in baryte, barium and sulfate are held together by ______ bonds.

Explanation:

Barium is a metal and sulfate is a poly - atomic anion. Ionic bonds form between metals and non - metals or poly - atomic anions through the transfer of electrons.

Answer:

Ionic