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metals lose electrons when they react with a non-metal
Eino Rolfson
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When nonmetals and metals react which atom electrons?
Metals loss electrons and nonmetals gain electrons.
When non metals react and metals react which atoms gain electrons?
Nonmetals gain electrons.
How do metals and nonmetals react?
this makes ionic bonding.
What elements react with metals?
Elements from the boron, carbon, pnictogen, chalcogen and halogen families (groups 13 to 17) react with metals.
Are metals always gaining electrons when they react?
nonmetals tend to gain electrons when they react
What happens when 2 nonmetals react?
when 2 nonmetals react, both the nonmetals expect one or the other to give them an electron. So, when they react, they both share the electron.
Can nonmetals replace other nonmetals in single replacement reactions?
yes,they do react with each other by forming a covalent bond OR say by sharing e- of valence orbit
What is reactivity of properties of metals?
Electronegativities of metals are very different: alkali metals are very reactive, platinum metals very unreactive. Metals react with nonmetals.
What is the metallic properties?
Electronegativities of metals are very different: alkali metals are very reactive, platinum metals very unreactive. Metals react with nonmetals.
What does plutonium react with and wont react with?
Plutonium react with the majority of nonmetals; plutonium doesn't react with noble gases. Plutonium can form alloys with other metals.
Why do nonmetal atoms form anions when they react to form compounds?
This happens when nonmetals react with metals. It is easier to gain 2 or 3 electrons than to lose 5 or 6 from their valence shell anion - negatively charged
Does metal react with bases to produce salts?
No. Metals react with nonmetals or acids to produce salts. Salts can also form when acids react with bases.
