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What type of elements gain and loose electrons as they form bonds?
Metals lose electrons, nonmetals gain electrons.
Does group 2A elements lose or gain protons or electrons?
Group 2A elements tend to GAIN electrons!!
Do elements in the non-metal family gain or lose electrons?
Actually, non metals always gain electrons
Can atoms lose or gain atoms to form elements?
No. Atoms of an element lose or gain electrons to form ions.
Do atoms lose and gain electrons when a new substance is forming?
Some atoms lose electrons, some gain electrons, and some share electrons depending on what elements are involved and what compound is forming.
How do elements become electropositive or electronegaitive?
Elements become electropositive or electronegative based on their tendency to lose or gain electrons. Electropositive elements have a low electronegativity and readily lose electrons to form positive ions. Electronegative elements have a high electronegativity and tend to gain electrons to form negative ions.
Do atoms of metallic elements tend to gain or lose electrons?
Atoms of metallic elements tend to lose electrons to form positively charged ions. This is because metallic elements have few electrons in their outer shells, making it easier for them to lose electrons and achieve a stable electron configuration.
How are all of the nonmetal elements on the periodic table relate in term of ability to lose electron?
All non-metals have either 5, 6 or 7 electrons in their octet which makes them suitable to gain electrons to achieve stability. Hence it is difficult for electrons to lose electrons.
Is metallic elements more likely to lose electron than nonmetallic elements?
Yes, metallic elements are more likely to lose electrons than nonmetallic elements. This is because metallic elements have fewer valence electrons and their atomic structure makes it easier for them to lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Nonmetallic elements typically gain electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.
What are elements lose electrons and form positive ions named?
The elements that lose electrons and form positive ions are called metals. They will lose the electrons from their highest levels of energy to gain a more positive charge and form positive ions.
How does the octet rule determine the lose or gain of electrons by representative elements?
The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons in order to have a full outer shell of 8 electrons, like the noble gases. Representative elements either gain or lose electrons to achieve this stable electron configuration, becoming ions with a charge that corresponds to the number of electrons gained or lost.
What does it mean to say some elements are reactive and form ions easily whereas others do not?
Elements form ions by either gaining or losing valence electrons. The elements that lose electron(s) and gain electron(s) acquire a positive charge and negative charge respectively. The elements that lose and gain the least electrons require less ionization energy, and are more reactive than elements that need to lose or gain more electrons. For instance, elements in group 1 of the Periodic Table need to lose one electron, and are more reactive than elements in group 2 that need to lose 2 electrons.
