The ionic compound with the formula BaI₂ is named Barium Iodide.
This compound consists of barium (Ba), which is a metal, and iodine (I), which is a non-metal. In the formula BaI₂, the ‘Ba’ represents barium, and the ‘I₂’ indicates that there are two iodine ions for each barium ion. Barium has a +2 charge, while each iodine has a -1 charge. To balance the charges, one barium ion combines with two iodide ions, resulting in the neutral compound Barium Iodide.