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It forms a compound. For example Iron + Oxygen ---> Iron Oxide aka rust.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMetals and nonmetals most frequently react to form ionic network solids known as salts.
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∙ 11y agoAn ionic compound is formed
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∙ 8y agoSalts and oxides can be obtained.
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∙ 7y agoMetal + non metal = ionic compound
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∙ 10y agoa salt
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Is prosphorus metal or non metal?
Phosphorous (P, #15) is a non-metal. It reacts vigorously with oxygen, which is why it is used for matchheads.
What is formed when sulfur reacts with a metal?
When sulfur reacts with a metal, a metal sulfide salt is usually formed.
Does potassium react with metals or nonmetals more?
Since potassium is a metal it reacts with nonmetals.
What is the mass of aluminum metal that reacts to give 11.1g of manganese metal?
What is the mass of aluminum metal that reacts to give 11.1g of manganese metal?
What non metal makes up the large percent of air?
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Is prosphorus metal or non metal?
Phosphorous (P, #15) is a non-metal. It reacts vigorously with oxygen, which is why it is used for matchheads.
When a metal and a non metal reacts they most often form what?
When a metal and a non metal react, they most often form an ionic bond.
What element reacts with a metal or a non-metal to form an oxide?
oxides are formed when a element reacts with Oxygen
Ionic formed when?
Whenever an electropositive element (metal) reacts with an electronegative element (non metal) the transfer of electron takes place from metal to a non-metal forming ionic bond.
What Substance formed when water reacts with non-metal?
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When non metal reacts with chlorine it forms?
A chloride is formed as NCl3, for ex.
Why does metal get rusty?
The metal reacts with oxygen, causing a chemical reaction which makes it turn brittle and orange
Which non-metal will ignite spontaneously if it is exposed to oxygen?
When a non metal reacts with oxygen it produces acidic or neutral oxides
Is copper2 chloride a ionic or covalent?
It is an ionic compound, because it is made up of a metal(copper) and a non-metal(Chlorine). Ionic compounds form only when a metal reacts with a non-metal.
When a metal reacts with a non-metal a is produced?
In most cases, an ionic compound is formed but there are exceptions such as Grignard reagents and diethylzinc.
Is xenon a metal non metal or metalliod?
Xenon is a non-metal, an inert (or noble) gas. Xenon is not a metal
A non-metal bonding to a non- metal makes what charge?
it depends on the valency of the atoms
