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The non metals. (this ignores the special case of transition metals see the linked answer for info. on this topic.)
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Are electrons are used in bonding are called valence or ionic?
They are called valence electrons. Ionic is a bond between a nonmetal and a metal. A covalent bond(molecular bond) is between two or more non metals.
What are the electrons when metal atom and non metal atom react?
When a metal reacts with a non-metal, the electrons move from the metal to the non-metal. This is because the metal can achieve valence when it loses the electrons in its outer shell. The non-metal can also achieve full valence by gaining the electron in its outer shell.
What is Group of two or more atoms held together from a covalent bond?
The question is worded badly so I'll give the answer to two difrent questions. A group of two or more atoms bonded together to form a covalent bond is a molecule. But if there are far more, where the molecule gets ectremely complex, it's called a polymer. The reason WHY they form a covalent bond would be because they're a metal & a nonmetal. Metals have less than 5 valence electrons so therefor they want to lose electrons. Whereas a non-metal has more then 5 valence electrons so it wants to GAIN electrons. So for them to both have full outer shells the metal(s) will give the non-metal(s) their valence electrons, createing a covalent bond.
Is the reactivity of a metal depend on how easily it loses its valence electrons?
yes it does. if the electrons are lost easily, reactivity is more.
What properties of oxygen make it a nonmetal?
Elemental oxygen is found as a diatomic gas O2 or the reactive triatomic gas O3 rather than as a metal. Chemically it is considered to be a non metal as it forms ionic compounds with many metals. Oxygen has 6 valence electrons and has to 'gain' two more electrons to be stable.
How does sulfur forms its ion?
ions are formed based upon the valence electrons of the element and if the element is a metal or a nonmetal. S has 6 valence electrons and needs 2 more to be stable. it is a nonmetal. therefore, taking on 2 electrons gives S a -2 charge
Are electrons are used in bonding are called valence or ionic?
They are called valence electrons. Ionic is a bond between a nonmetal and a metal. A covalent bond(molecular bond) is between two or more non metals.
What happens to the outer electrons of a metal when it joins a non metal?
The outer electrons of a metal atom that bonds with a nonmetal atom are either transferred to the nonmetal to form an ionic bond or shared with the nonmetal to form one or more covalent bonds.
Does an ionic bond form when a nonmetal atom transfers one or more valence electrons to a metal atom?
No. If the reaction described occurs at all, it would form a covalent coordinate bond.
Would a metal in the boron family or alkali metal be more reactive?
A metal in the alkali metal family has one valence electron where as a metal in boron family has three valence electrons. It is easy to remove one valence electrons than three. So alkali metals will be more reactive.
Do metal atoms lose their electrons much more easily than nonmetal atoms?
Yes. Metals have lower electronegativities than nonmetals, and they tend to have fewer than four valence electrons, so they are more likely to lose electrons in order to achieve a noble gas configuration and become stable.
What are the electrons when metal atom and non metal atom react?
When a metal reacts with a non-metal, the electrons move from the metal to the non-metal. This is because the metal can achieve valence when it loses the electrons in its outer shell. The non-metal can also achieve full valence by gaining the electron in its outer shell.
What is Group of two or more atoms held together from a covalent bond?
The question is worded badly so I'll give the answer to two difrent questions. A group of two or more atoms bonded together to form a covalent bond is a molecule. But if there are far more, where the molecule gets ectremely complex, it's called a polymer. The reason WHY they form a covalent bond would be because they're a metal & a nonmetal. Metals have less than 5 valence electrons so therefor they want to lose electrons. Whereas a non-metal has more then 5 valence electrons so it wants to GAIN electrons. So for them to both have full outer shells the metal(s) will give the non-metal(s) their valence electrons, createing a covalent bond.
What happens when metals react with nonmetal?
According to my chem book, a transfer of one or more electrons from the metal to the nonmetal often occurs
Is the reactivity of a metal depend on how easily it loses its valence electrons?
yes it does. if the electrons are lost easily, reactivity is more.
What properties of oxygen make it a nonmetal?
Elemental oxygen is found as a diatomic gas O2 or the reactive triatomic gas O3 rather than as a metal. Chemically it is considered to be a non metal as it forms ionic compounds with many metals. Oxygen has 6 valence electrons and has to 'gain' two more electrons to be stable.
What is an reactive nonmetal?
A reactive non metal is an element that can gain the electrons or is more electronegative
