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When an elemental metal combines with an elemental nonmetals it forms a?
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∙ 11y ago
Usually an ionically bonded salt.
For Study Island~ binary ionic compound
When a metal and a nonmetal react, they produce a binary ionic compound since metals are electropositive in nature and nonmetals are highly electronegative. If the compound contains an elemental metal and nonmetal, the formula is predictable. The metal will donate an electron to the nonmetal and form a binary ionic compound. For example, sodium metal reacts with chlorine gas to form solid sodium chloride.
Na (s) + Cl2 (g) NaCl (s)
Alvah Stokes
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∙ 12y agoThat's a good question
The technical answer is that the Metal ion steels the electrons from the non metal and therefore they create an ionic bond as the are now polar
However it is not unheard of for them to create a covalent bond with large non metels as they share there electrons so covalent
In an exam the answers Ionic
Hope this is helpful
Duke
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∙ 10y agoMetals form bond with nonmetals to form compounds. The compounds can be either ionic or covalent, depending on the difference in the electronegativities between the metal and the nonmetal.
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Is a covalent bond normally formed when an alkali metal combines with a non-metal?
No, ionic bonds form between alkali metals and nonmetals.
What metal combines with 1 oxygen atom?
Magnesium. Calcium. Iron. Any metal that forms a 2 + cation.
Which non metal combines with calcium and fluorine?
Carbon forms calcium carbide and carbon tetrachloride.
Do metal atoms decrease in size when they combines with nonmetal atom?
As metals have to become metal ions in order to chemically combined with nonmetals they have to lose their valance electrons. This process is associated with making the atoms smaller.
What happens when a non-metal joins with another non-metal?
Nonmetals bonding with other nonmetals most often result in covalent bonds.
When an elemental metal combines with an elemental nonmetal it forms what?
binary ionic compound
When an elemental metal combines with an elemental nonmetal it forms?
binary ionic compound
When an elemental metal combines with an elemental nonmetal it forms a A covalent compound B binary ionic compound C double salt D polar covalent compound?
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Is a covalent bond normally formed when an alkali metal combines with a non-metal?
No, ionic bonds form between alkali metals and nonmetals.
What combination forms a salt two nonmetals two metal a metal and nonmetal or a nonmetal and a noble gas?
A metal and a nonmetal; but exceptions exist.
What metal combines with 1 oxygen atom?
Magnesium. Calcium. Iron. Any metal that forms a 2 + cation.
Which non metal combines with calcium and fluorine?
Carbon forms calcium carbide and carbon tetrachloride.
Do metal atoms decrease in size when they combines with nonmetal atom?
As metals have to become metal ions in order to chemically combined with nonmetals they have to lose their valance electrons. This process is associated with making the atoms smaller.
What is the gas that comines with metal and form table salt?
Chlorine. Note that this forms table salt only when it combines with the particular metal sodium.
Which two atoms forms a ionic bond?
In almost all cases, a metal atom combines with a non metal atom to form an ionic bond.
What determines what type of feldspars will form?
The type of feldspar that forms depends on which metal combines with the silicone and oxygen atoms.
When elemental Lithium metal reacts with Elemental Bromine what is oxidized and what is reduced?
The lithium is oxidized an the bromine is reduced. In a chemical reaction involving a metal in elemental form, the metal will be oxidized.
