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How do you know if an ionic compound between an alkali metal with a nonmetal is done correctly?
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∙ 7y ago
Since all alkali metals form a 1+ ion, the number of alkali metal atoms in the formula should be equal to the charge on the negative ion.
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What is A compound of an alkali metal and a halogen?
A salt could be formed by an alkali metal and a(n)
What is the name of the group IA elements?
Alkali Metals
Is iodine an alkali metal?
Iodine is not a metal.
Why will an alkali metal often combine with a halogen nonmetal to form a compound?
Well, the "happy" number in chemistry is eight. And alkali metals have one valence electron while halogens have seven so when they combine, the combination has eight valence electrons. This means it is full.
Is a alkali a atom?
No. An alkali is a compound: the hydroxide of al alkali metal.
What is A compound of an alkali metal and a halogen?
A salt could be formed by an alkali metal and a(n)
Is sodium and oxygen ionic compound?
Yes, they are an ionic compound when joined as,Na2OSodium oxide.Separately, sodium is an metal element of the alkali family and oxygen is a highly electronegative gas and nonmetal.
Is lithium a nonmetal?
no, it is an alkali metal
Is alkali a nonmetal?
The elements in the alkali column of the periodic table are metals.
Is lithium a metal element or nonmetal?
Lithium is an alkali metal.
What is the name of the group IA elements?
Alkali Metals
Can Potassium and sulfur can form a ionic compound?
Yes, Potassium is a metal, specifically an alkali metal, and sulfur is a nonmetal. The alkali metals will form ionic bonds with nonmetals, including sulfur. Potassium and sulfur will form potassium sulfide, K2S.
Is sodium metal or nonmetal tell you?
Sodium is an alkali metal.
Is barium metalliod or nonmetal?
Barium is an alkali-earth metal.
Is chlorine in the family alkali metal?
No; chlorine is a nonmetal and a halogen.
Is iodine an alkali metal?
Iodine is not a metal.
Is francium a metaloid nonmetal or a metal?
Francium is an alkali metal.
