The products of these reactions have covalent bonds.
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The nonmetals share the atoms when reacting with each other.
Nonmetals that do not react naturally with other elements are inert. These nonmetals are called the noble gases and are in Group 18 (VIIIA) on the Periodic Table.
Nonmetals commonly react with metals to form ionic compounds. Nonmetals can also react with other nonmetals to form covalent compounds. Additionally, nonmetals can react with oxygen, hydrogen, and halogens to form various types of compounds.
Nonmetals may react with metal to form ionic compounds (salts) or other nonmetal elements to form organic compounds.
When nonmetals react with other nonmetals, they typically share electrons to form covalent bonds. This sharing allows the atoms to achieve a full outer energy level and become more stable. The resulting molecules usually have lower melting points and are often gases or liquids at room temperature.
Plutonium can react with the majority of the nonmetals.
When two nonmetals react, they typically share electrons to form covalent bonds. This allows them to achieve a more stable electronic configuration. The resulting compound is usually a molecule with lower energy than the individual atoms.
Plutonium react with the majority of nonmetals; plutonium doesn't react with noble gases. Plutonium can form alloys with other metals.
Yes.
Nonmetals generally do not react with water, as they are typically not easily ionized or do not have the tendency to donate electrons to form ions in water. However, some nonmetals like sulfur and phosphorus can react with water under certain conditions to form acids.
No, nonmetals typically do not undergo single replacement reactions with other nonmetals. Single replacement reactions usually involve a metal replacing the cation in a compound, with nonmetals more commonly participating in double replacement reactions, synthesis reactions, or combustion reactions.