it depends on the valency of the atoms
it is bonding that occurs between a metal and a nonmetal with a transfer of electrons
it is bonding that occurs between a metal and a nonmetal with a transfer of electrons
Ionic bonding forms between a metal and a nonmetal. It involves the transfer of electrons from the metal to the nonmetal, resulting in the formation of ions with opposite charges that are held together by electrostatic attraction.
The bonding in KI would be ionic, as potassium (K) is a metal and iodine (I) is a nonmetal. In ionic bonding, electrons are transferred from the metal to the nonmetal, resulting in the formation of ions with opposite charges that attract each other to form a stable compound.
MnCl2 is an ionic compound. It is formed when a metal (Mn) bonds with a nonmetal (Cl) through ionic bonding, where electrons are transferred from the metal to the nonmetal.
Covalent bonding typically involves the sharing of electrons between two nonmetal atoms. Metals typically form metallic bonds by delocalizing their outer electrons rather than sharing them in covalent bonds.
No, salt is formed through ionic bonding. Ionic bonding occurs between a metal and a nonmetal, while covalent bonding occurs between two nonmetals. In the case of salt (sodium chloride), sodium is a metal and chlorine is a nonmetal.
When you mix a metal cation with a nonmetal anion, they will form an ionic compound through ionic bonding. The metal cation will donate electrons to the nonmetal anion, resulting in the formation of a stable compound with a neutral charge. This compound will have a crystal lattice structure and exhibit properties different from those of the individual elements.
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Covalent bonding is a type not found in metals (there mainly metal bonds or ionic bonds) In nonmetals more covalent bonding is common.
The simplest way to draw a diagram that represents ionic bonding is to draw the two atoms (or more). One element while have to be drawn showing the electrons with Xs and the other with Os. Then draw arrows of electron leaving the metal atom and attaching to the non-metal.
it forms an ionic compound