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Apart from the noble gases, all the elements in their natural state are unstable i.e. they don't have stable electronic configuration. In order to gain this stability, they gain or loose
electrons and form ions. This develops an electrostatic force of attraction between ions and they form a bond.
Apart from this, some elements do not loose or gain electrons but share electrons with
other elements in order to become stable and thus form compounds.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoElements form compounds because elements are usually unstable alone. That is why there are not many elements that occur naturally in a pure form.
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∙ 14y agoThe reason is that it makes them chemically stable, or resistent to change.
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∙ 13y agoBecause doing so places them in a lower energy state, increasing entropy as per the laws of thermodynamics. In short: because that is how the universe works.
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∙ 11y agoBy forming bonds to form compounds, the elements come into a lesser energy level than the existence as the individual state.
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∙ 8y agoCompounds are formed by ionic or covalent bonds between atoms.
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Which pair of elements is more likely to form ionic compounds?
Group 1 or group 2 elements with group 16 or group 17 elements. In general, if the electronegativity difference between the two atoms is more than 1.7 in Pauling's scale, then the two atoms form ionic bond.
What pair of elements form an ionic bond?
Na and Cl, Mg and O
Which pair of element will react to form ionic compound?
Ionic compounds are formed between metals and non-metals.
Use the electronegativity chart to determine the type of bond that will form between this pair of elements.?
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What elements are most likely to form an ionic compound?
Members of groups 1, 2, 6, 7 in the Periodic Table are most likely to form ionic compounds. It depends on what pair of elements are involved, for instance one rule of thumb is metal with nonmetal. Another, more systematic way, to assess this is to consider the difference in electronegativity between the two elements. If the electronegativity difference is 2 or more then the bond will be ionic. If the difference is less than 2 but more than 1.6 and one of the elements is a metal then there can be an ionic bond.
Which pair of elements form a molecular compound?
The question is incomplete. No options are given (for which of the following) to answer the question.
Which pair is classified as chemical substances?
compounds and elements because only compounds and elements have a specific set of physical and chemical properties.
Which pair of elements is more likely to form ionic compounds?
Group 1 or group 2 elements with group 16 or group 17 elements. In general, if the electronegativity difference between the two atoms is more than 1.7 in Pauling's scale, then the two atoms form ionic bond.
What pair of elements form an ionic bond?
Na and Cl, Mg and O
What type of compounds form Lewis acids?
Any atom (or ion) or compound that can accept a pair of electrons to form a covalent bond.
Which pair of element will react to form ionic compound?
Ionic compounds are formed between metals and non-metals.
Use the electronegativity chart to determine the type of bond that will form between this pair of elements.?
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What pair of chemicals work together to form the neuroendocrine system?
Neurotransmitters and hormones work together to form the neuroendocrine system.Neurotransmitters and hormones- Apex
What elements are most likely to form an ionic compound?
Members of groups 1, 2, 6, 7 in the Periodic Table are most likely to form ionic compounds. It depends on what pair of elements are involved, for instance one rule of thumb is metal with nonmetal. Another, more systematic way, to assess this is to consider the difference in electronegativity between the two elements. If the electronegativity difference is 2 or more then the bond will be ionic. If the difference is less than 2 but more than 1.6 and one of the elements is a metal then there can be an ionic bond.
Which pair works together to form the neuroendocrine system?
Neurotransmitters and hormones from the nervous and endocrine systems, respectively, work together to form the neuroendocrine system.
Which two atoms would typically form a convalent bond?
Carbon and oxygen as CO2 ( O=C=O) or carbon and hydrogen , as CH4 or oxygen and hydrogen , as H2O ( H-O-H) or nitrogen and hydrogen as NH3 or sulphur and ixygen as , SO2 ( O=S=O) Are just a few pairs of atoms that form covalent compounds. There are many more pairs. However, as a general rule any pair of atoms from the right of the Periodic Table form covalent compounds. Metallic elements to the left and centre of the Periodic Table tend to form ionic compounds.
How do ionic compounds form crystals?
When positive ions and negative ions are nearby they are attracted and pair up building an Ionic Crystal.
