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Non-metal atoms gain an electron, or electrons, from another atom to become negatively charged 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.
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What does a nonmetal become after they accepts an electron?
An ion
What type of bond does selenium and bromine form?
Selenium and bromine can form an ionic bond, where selenium, a nonmetal, gains electrons to become a negative ion, and bromine, a halogen, loses electrons to become a positive ion.
Is it true or false for an ionic compound the name of the negative ion comes first?
False. In an ionic compound, the positive ion (typically a metal) is usually named first, followed by the negative ion (typically a nonmetal).
Does aluminum become a negative ion before bonding yes or no?
No, aluminum does not become a negative ion; like all metals, it forms a positive ion.
Is sulphate a nonmetal?
Sulfate is a negative ion composed of the nonmetals sulfur and oxygen bus is itself not a metal or a nonmetal. The sulfate ion does not exist as a substance on its own. Its charge must be balanced by a positive ion the identity of that ion is variable.
What is a positive and negative ion?
when an atom loose electron it become negative ion and when it gains electron it become positive ion
Why does a positive ion bond with a negative ion?
To become more stable: positive+negative=neutral. Neutral is more stable than positive and/or negative.
An ionic compound is made of a nonmetal and a metal true or false?
True. Ionic compounds form between a metal and a nonmetal. The metal loses electrons to become a cation (positively charged ion), while the nonmetal gains these electrons to become an anion (negatively charged ion).
Which type of reaction occurs when nonmetal atoms become negative nonmetals ions?
Reduction
Is bromide a nonmetal?
Bromide is the ion of the element bromine, which is a nonmetal.
What holds a metal and nonmetal together?
A chemical bond called an ionic bond holds a metal and nonmetal together. In an ionic bond, the metal atom loses electrons to become a positively charged ion, while the nonmetal atom gains these electrons to become a negatively charged ion. The opposite charges attract each other and form a strong bond.
What are ionic compound and what charge do they carry?
Ionic compounds are compounds composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces. These compounds typically consist of a positively charged metal ion and a negatively charged nonmetal ion. The metal ion carries a positive charge, while the nonmetal ion carries a negative charge.
