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