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Atoms of nonmetals tend to be smaller than atoms of metals in the same period.

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When nonmetals react with other nonmetals the atoms of nonmetals do what with electrons?

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Which family is the most active among nonmetals?

17


How valence electrons can atoms of nonmetals have?

always more than 4


What is the two bonded atoms that are both nonmetals?

Molecule (usually a gas).


Which type of reaction occurs when nonmetal atoms become negative nonmetals ions?

Reduction

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When nonmetals react with other nonmetals the atoms of the nonmetals?

The nonmetals share the atoms when reacting with each other.


Anions are common among nonmetals?

Anions are atoms that have gained electrons and are therefore negative in charge. They are common among nonmetals. The charges of these ions are written with numbers that followed by a plus or minus sign.


When nonmetals react with other nonmetal the atoms of the nonmetals?

The nonmetals share the atoms when reacting with each other.


When nonmetals react with other nonmetals the atoms of nonmetals do what with electrons?

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Do atoms of nonmetals usually lose electrons when they combine with other atoms?

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What do atoms of two nonmetals form?

iconic bonds


Do atoms of nonmetals usually gain or share electrons when they combine with other atoms?

Yes.


What atoms are likely to gain one or more electrons when they bond with other atoms?

nonmetals


What happens when two nonmetals atoms are bonded together?

valence


Do atoms of nonmetals lose protons when they form ionic bonds?

No.


Which family is the most active among nonmetals?

17


What physical and chemical properties are among the nonmetals?

Most nonmetals are poor conductions of electricity and heat and are reactive with other elements. Solid nonmetals are dull and brittle.