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Are atoms of nonmetals among the largest atoms?
Atoms of nonmetals tend to be smaller than atoms of metals in the same period.
When nonmetals react with other nonmetals the atoms of nonmetals do what with electrons?
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Where are nonmetals found on the periodic table and how do their characteristics compare with those of metals?
Nonmetals are found to the right.
How valence electrons can atoms of nonmetals have?
always more than 4
What is the two bonded atoms that are both nonmetals?
Molecule (usually a gas).
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When nonmetals react with other nonmetals the atoms of the nonmetals?
The nonmetals share the atoms when reacting with each other.
When nonmetals react with other nonmetal the atoms of the nonmetals?
The nonmetals share the atoms when reacting with each other.
Are atoms of nonmetals among the largest atoms?
Atoms of nonmetals tend to be smaller than atoms of metals in the same period.
When nonmetals react with other nonmetals the atoms of nonmetals do what with electrons?
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What is an element that has characteristics of both metals and nonmetals?
An element that has characteristics of both metals and nonmetals is a metalloid.
Do atoms of nonmetals usually lose electrons when they combine with other atoms?
Yes :)
What element has characteristics of metals and nonmetals?
Hydrogen
What is the element that has characteristics of metals and nonmetals?
Metalloids
Where are nonmetals found on the periodic table and how do their characteristics compare with those of metals?
Nonmetals are found to the right.
What do atoms of two nonmetals form?
iconic bonds
Do atoms of nonmetals usually gain or share electrons when they combine with other atoms?
Yes.
What atoms are likely to gain one or more electrons when they bond with other atoms?
nonmetals
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