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What happens to metals when they combine with nonmetals in the environment?
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∙ 13y ago
That depends on the metals and the nonmetals used. Example: iron combines with oxygen to form rust or " iron oxide". A covalent bond of the materials is formed is the simple answer. Chemical bonds involve the exchange or sharing of electrons. Redox reactions occur whenever electrons are exchanged. In a redox reaction, one atom is oxidized, meaning it loses electrons, and another atom is reduced, meaning it gains electrons. When an ionic bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal, the metal atom is oxidized and the nonmetal atom is reduced.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoWhen nonmetals and metals combine, metals lose their electrons and they transfer them to nonmetals.
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∙ 13y agoform an ionic bond (opposite charges attract)
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∙ 12y agoDepending on the metal, it might oxidize and rust or tarnish in the presence of oxygen or hydrogen sulfide (a pollutant) in the air.
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∙ 11y agoReactivity
hope it helps :)
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∙ 12y agoit corrodes
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It corrodes
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How do you find out that a given molecule is ionic or covalent or both?
Generally, metals and nonmetals combine to form ionic compounds, and nonmetals combine to form molecules.
What do non metals and metals tend to do?
Metals and nonmetals tend to form ionic compounds by forming ionic bonds when they combine.
If Compared to metals and nonmetals how do atoms of semimetals behave when combining with elements of other elements?
They can either lose or share electrons when they combine with other elements. So, depending on the conditions , these elements can behave as either metals or nonmetalss. Durr !
When metals combine with nonmetals the metallic atom tends to?
lose electrons and become positive ions
Is na2o a ionic bond or a covalent bond?
Sodium oxide, Na2O is ionic. Metals and nonmetals usually combine by ionic bonding.
Do nonmetals only combine with nonmetals?
No. Nonmetals will also combine with metals and metalloids
What process occurs when metals combine chemically with nonmetals?
Cprrosion
How do you find out that a given molecule is ionic or covalent or both?
Generally, metals and nonmetals combine to form ionic compounds, and nonmetals combine to form molecules.
What do non metals and metals tend to do?
Metals and nonmetals tend to form ionic compounds by forming ionic bonds when they combine.
What happens when nonmetals and metals react?
metals lose electrons when they react with a non-metal
If Compared to metals and nonmetals how do atoms of semimetals behave when combining with elements of other elements?
They can either lose or share electrons when they combine with other elements. So, depending on the conditions , these elements can behave as either metals or nonmetalss. Durr !
Metals combine easily with nonmetals?
Yes, they form an ionic bond, which is an easily formed bond.
What sort of atoms do metals combine with?
Metals combine with other metals to form alloy solutions, they can form solutions with other compounds by being dissolved in them, in most cases. As well, they form ionic bonds with nonmetals.
When metals combine with nonmetals the metallic atom tends to?
lose electrons and become positive ions
What is the most reactive group of a metals and nonmetals?
Metals: alkaline metals Nonmetals: halogens
Is na2o a ionic bond or a covalent bond?
Sodium oxide, Na2O is ionic. Metals and nonmetals usually combine by ionic bonding.
What happens when two nonmetals react?
metals lose electrons when they react with a non-metal
