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Nonmetals are groups 13-18, with the exception of Hydrogen. Groups 13-18 are all p block elements, meaning they fill or partially fill the p suborbital. In order to fill the p orbital the s orbital has to be filled, which requires two valence electrons.
So, for nonmetals they have anywhere from 3-8 valence electrons depending on what group they're in (2 + number corresponding to group). Group 13 has 3(2+1), group 14 has 4(2+2), etc.
Hydrogen is an exception and has 1 electron, which is it's valence elctron that goes in the 1s orbital.
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∙ 12y agoNonmetals usually have 4-8 valence electrons.
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∙ 15y agodepends on the colom of the Nonmetal family
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∙ 11y agoYes, usually from 4 to 8 depending upon the element.
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∙ 9y agoNon metal can have 5,6,7 valence electrons. They are members of group-15,16,17.
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∙ 6y agoThis number is specific for each chemical element.
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When metals and non metals react whichs atoms gain electrons?
Nonmetals usually accept electrons to become negative ions (anions), e.g. Cl + e- --> Cl-.
When nonmetals and metals react which atom electrons?
Metals loss electrons and nonmetals gain electrons.
If metals loose electrons to non metals are metals now anions?
No, it is not true. When metals loose electrons they become cations.
What are the 2 groups that divide the periodic table and their properties?
Metals and non-metals are the two groups. Metal loose electrons. Non metals gain electrons.
What non-metals are attracted to magnets?
No only metals are magnetic and that's not all of them
How many electrons does a nonmetal and metal receive during a chemical reaction?
In general chemical reactions, metals tend to loose electrons and non-metals gain electrons. The no. of electrons loosed by metals is the same as the no. of electrons gained by the non-metals.
Why is it easier to remove electrons from metals than non metals?
because metals have excess of electrons while non metals are electron deficient
How many electrons do poor metals have in there outer shell?
poor metals have four, five, six..... electrons in its outermost shells these poor metals are also known as non-metals.
When metals and non metals react whichs atoms gain electrons?
Nonmetals usually accept electrons to become negative ions (anions), e.g. Cl + e- --> Cl-.
It can be formed by sharing electrons?
Covalent bonds are formed when non-metals share electrons. Ionic bonds are formed when metals and non-metals lose and gain electrons.
When nonmetals and metals react which atom electrons?
Metals loss electrons and nonmetals gain electrons.
Do metals take electrons or give electrons to the atoms they bond with?
Metals give up electrons while non-metals gain electrons
If metals loose electrons to non metals are metals now anions?
No, it is not true. When metals loose electrons they become cations.
How many valence electron can atoms of non metals have?
Non-metals have 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 valence electrons, respectively.
Explain why metals react with non-metals.?
The simplest explanation is that metals have valence electrons to give away, and non metals need extra electrons to complete their valence shell.
What are the 2 groups that divide the periodic table and their properties?
Metals and non-metals are the two groups. Metal loose electrons. Non metals gain electrons.
When non metals react and metals react which atoms gain electrons?
Nonmetals gain electrons.
