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Do metal atoms decrease in size when they combines with nonmetal atom?
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∙ 10y ago
As metals have to become metal ions in order to chemically combined with nonmetals they have to lose their valance electrons. This process is associated with making the atoms smaller.
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Is sodium a nonmetal or a metal?
Sodium is a metal.
What are atoms held together by a atratction between what?
The electrostaic attraction between atoms (a metal and a nonmetal) occur in ionic compounds.
Is nails a metal nonmetal or a metalloid?
Nails are metal.
Is barium permanganate is a metal or nonmetal?
it can be a metal or nonmetal or metalliods
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Nonmetal.
What are covalent bonds formed between?
Metal atoms.
When an elemental metal combines with an elemental nonmetal it forms what?
binary ionic compound
When an elemental metal combines with an elemental nonmetal it forms?
binary ionic compound
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Various things. If it is a nonmetal and nonmetal it going to be a covalent bond. If it is a metal and nonmetal it is going to be an ionic bond. If it is a metal and metal then it is a metallic bond.
How many electrons will the metal sodium atoms lose when the metal reacts with a nonmetal?
Sodium loses one electron when it reacts with a nonmetal.
what usually happens when a metal reacts with a nonmetal?
electrons are transferred from the metal atoms to the non-metal atoms forming ions resulting in an ionic compound
Which pair of atoms will form an ionic bond apex?
metal and nonmetal
What structural units make up metalic solids?
Metallic solids are composed of individual atoms.
Which kind of compound generally results when nonmetal atoms chemically combine with metal atoms?
An ionic bond forms between a metal and a nonmetal. Ionic bonding transfers electrons.
Is Dilute sulfuric acid a Non Metal?
Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is a nonmetal consisting only of nonmetal hydrogen, oxygen, and sulphur atoms.
Is sodium a nonmetal or a metal?
Sodium is a metal.
Is covalent bonding a nonmetal or metal?
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