This is because:
All elements whether metals or non-metals try to acquire the stable electronic configurations similar to nearest noble gases.
Metals when forming ionic bonds losses electrons to acquire nearest noble gas configuration because metals (of s blocks) have fewer electrons (s block =1 or 2) which is easier to loose than gaining 6 or 7 electrons.
Similarly Non-metals (say of P bolck) have more electrons in there valance shell and it is easier to them to gain electrons than loosing them to acquire noble gas configuration.
and - why do metals tend to lose electrons nonmetals tend to gain electrons when forming...
12. Fluorine atoms tend to..... .when they form chemical compounds with metals. a) lose electrons b) gain electrons (e) neither lose nor gain electrons..they usually share electrons equally with metals. Fluorine atoms do not form compounds with other atoms... .luorine is an inert gas. (d 13. The process in changing a solid to gas A. freezing B. condensation C. sublimation D. Deposition 14. What is the outermost orbital, electron and energy level for C. 7d1 Lu? A. 6D B. 6f4...
Let's tie this in with what we learned about metals and nonmetals earlier We said that metals Is sodium a metal or a nonmetal? Looking at our example above, did sodium donate or accept an electron? We also said that nonmetals Is chlorine a metal or a nonmetal? Looking at our example above, did chlorine donate or accept an electron? electrons to become electrons to become Why do we care? Well, when sodium donates an electron to become a positively...
When main group coments react, they tend to acquire eight outer-shell electrons (n.snp"). This is called an octar, and it is a particularly stable configuration. Part A If the following elements were to form an ionic compound, which noble gas configuration would they most likely allain? Drag the appropriate elements to their respective bins. View Available Hints) Group Valence To attain octet 1A na lose one electron 217682 lose two electrons 3A np lose three electrons 5A musnp gain three...
While atoms of nonmetals don't like to lose electrons, they can be induced to do so, and the size of the cations as well as the anions of these atoms can be measured. Which is the largest species in the following group? P5+ P3- P Explain your answer
Part A What does the octet rule state? View Available Hint(s) Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons until they are surrounded by six valence electrons. Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons until they are surrounded by four valence electrons. Atoms tend to share electrons until they are surrounded by ten valence electrons. Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons until they are surrounded by eight valence electrons. Submit
46) How many electrons will lithium gain or lose when it forms an ion? A) lose 1 (B) gain 5 C) lose 2 D) gain
Main group elements that are nonmetals usually ____ one or more electrons to form a ___ charge. Group of answer choices gain; positve lose; negative lose; postive gain; negative
D Question 10 Why is Bra smaller atom than As? Br is actually larger than As because it has more protons. As is larger because it has more protons and electrons. Br has more protons to pull the electrons in closer. Br is smaller because it has less protons and electrons making it smaller. Br is actually larger than As because it has a larger atomic mass. Question 11 Explain why metals have lower ionization energy than nonmetals. No answer...
19. Which of the following statements regarding ionic compounds is correct? A) Ions are held together in an ionic lattice by covalent bonds. B) The crystal structure of a given compound does not depend on the sizes and number of ions in a formula unit of the compound. C) Ionic compounds tend to have low melting points. D) Ionic compounds are formed when two metals react. E) In forming an ionic compound from its elements, one element transfers one or...
16- The metals in Groups IA and IIA lose electrons when they form ions b) have a numerical charge that is found by subtracting 8 from the group number all have ions with a charge Their ions are anions All are not correct