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They gain the few electrons they need to form full octets
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∙ 11y ago
Yerry Herrera Alvare...
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∙ 15y agoI think this question should be categorized rather into the Chemistry section. Well according to the Periodic Table, the elements from groups 5-7 are classified as non-metals. This is because these elements dont conduct electricity in any states with the exception of carbons allotrophe- Graphite. These elements have 5-7 electrons depending on which group they are in, in their outer (valence) shell and these electrons determine the chemical properties of the element in terms of the elements behaviour during chemical reactions. Elements usually need to have 8 electrons in their outershell so as to attain a noble gas structure during the chemical reaction. Therefore they have to gain 3-1 electron(s) depending on the group they are in, during the reaction and they usually get these electrons from the other component that they are reacting with hence by gaining these electrons the ions acquire a negative polarity (charge).
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∙ 9y agoNon-metals for negative ions because they have the ability to gain electrons.
Only non-metals form negative ions - this ability (to gain electrons) is intrinsic to the nature of non-metals.
Only metals form positive ions - this ability (to lose electrons) is intrinsic to the nature of metals.
A positive ion (cation) is formed by removing electron(s) from an atom or group of atoms.
A negative ion (anion) is formed by gaining electron(s) an atom or group of atoms.
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∙ 10y agoThere are two reasons for that.
Non metals do not have octet of electrons on their valence shell. Addition of electrons help them satisfy octet tule.
Non metals have high electron affinity and hence high tendency to gain electrons.
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∙ 12y agoThey are far closer to having a complete octet than metals are, and thus it is easier for them to accept a few electrons, rather than to give up several.
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Do non metal elements only form positive ions?
Metals tend to form positive ions also known as cations.
What is the charge of ions and positive ions?
There are two types of charges of ions that are the negative and the positive charges. Ionic bonding is between 2 types of elements;the metals and non-metals. Metals loose electrons while non-metals gain electrons. when they form ions they obtain charges. The metals always gain a positive charge as they loose electrons while the non-metals always gain a negative charge as they gain electrons.
What type of ions will nonmetals form?
Metals form cations and non-metals form anions.
What ions are in an ionic bond and who do they came from?
Positive and negative ions are in ionic bond. They come from metals and non-metals
Which type of elements make negative ions?
Elements on the right-hand side of the periodic table, that is to say, non-metals, will form negative ions. This is because, in order to become stable, they need to GAIN electrons, making them more negative than they were before. For example, Oxygen has 6 valence electrons, and needs 2 more to reach a stable octet. If it gains 2 electrons is will have a charge of -2, making it a negative ion.
Do non-metals become positive or negative as ions?
It is possible to make positive ions of nonmetals e.g. oxygen, chlorine, by putting enough energy into them. They normally form negative ions when in a spontaneous reaction.
What charges do metals and non-metals usually form?
Metals are usually positive and non-metals are usually negative.
Do non metal elements only form positive ions?
Metals tend to form positive ions also known as cations.
What is the charge of ions and positive ions?
There are two types of charges of ions that are the negative and the positive charges. Ionic bonding is between 2 types of elements;the metals and non-metals. Metals loose electrons while non-metals gain electrons. when they form ions they obtain charges. The metals always gain a positive charge as they loose electrons while the non-metals always gain a negative charge as they gain electrons.
What affects the chemical behavior of elements?
The chemical behavior of elements is affected by the number and arrangement of electrons in their outermost energy level, known as the valence electrons. Elements with similar valence electron configurations tend to exhibit similar chemical properties. Factors such as atomic size, electronegativity, and ionization energy also play a role in determining the chemical behavior of elements.
Why do ionic compouds include at least one metal?
This is really a Chemistry question. Ionic bonds require ions of positive and negative charge: metals are positive, and only metals. Non metals are negative. Therefore, metal ions and non-metal ions form ionic compounds.
Do metals form positive ions?
No, metals do not form negative ions: Only non-metals form negative ions - this ability (to gain electrons) is intrinsic to the nature of non-metals. Only metals form positive ions - this ability (to lose electrons) is intrinsic to the nature of metals. A positive ion (cation) is formed by removing electron(s) from an atom or group of atoms. A negative ion (anion) is formed by gaining electron(s) an atom or group of atoms.
What determines whether an atom forms a positive or negative charge in an ionic bond?
If an atom is electropositive (metals, in general), then they will lose electrons and form positive ions. If an atom is electronegative (non-metals, in general), then they will gain electrons and form negative ions.
What type of ions will nonmetals form?
Metals form cations and non-metals form anions.
What ions are in an ionic bond and who do they came from?
Positive and negative ions are in ionic bond. They come from metals and non-metals
Which groups of elements on the periodic table tend to from ions?
On the periodic table, Groups 4 - 7 tend to form negative ions. These groups tend to gain electrons, thus forming negative ions.
Of metals and nonmetals which tend to form positive ions?
The metals and non metals which tend to form positive ions are cations. It is because of their electronic configuration.
