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How many electrons does a nonmetal and metal receive during a chemical reaction?

In general chemical reactions, metals tend to loose electrons and non-metals gain electrons. The no. of electrons loosed by metals is the same as the no. of electrons gained by the non-metals.


What hold combinations of atoms together in molecules?

Chemical bonds hold combinations of atoms together in molecules. These bonds form when atoms share, donate, or receive electrons to achieve a stable arrangement. The most common types of chemical bonds are covalent bonds, ionic bonds, and metallic bonds.


Why must all combination reactions also be redox reactions?

An atom cannot receive an electron (be reduced) without another atom giving up an electron (be oxidized). In other words, it's impossible to have just a reduction because another atom needs to first give the electron up.


Why do nonmetals tend to gain electrons?

i would have to say because the electric negativity of nonmetals are greater since electric negativity increases from the left of the periodic table to the upper right of the periodic table. Also the valence electrons from the the alkali metals and the alkaline earth metals are only two and one. They can easily give up their electrons to satisfy the octet of a compound when forming an ionic bond. For example like Na Cl (the most overstated ionic bond).


Why is it a chemical change when the leaves turn different colors in the fall?

As plants receive less sunlight, they change color. They are green because they have a lot of sunlight and are able to produce glucose and other energy chemicals. The less sunlight they receive, the less chemicals they produce.

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Do metals prefer to receive electrons in chemical reactions?

Metals typically prefer to lose electrons rather than gain them in chemical reactions, as this allows them to achieve a more stable electron configuration. Metals tend to form positively charged ions by losing electrons to achieve a full outer electron shell.


How many electrons does a nonmetal and metal receive during a chemical reaction?

In general chemical reactions, metals tend to loose electrons and non-metals gain electrons. The no. of electrons loosed by metals is the same as the no. of electrons gained by the non-metals.


What are atoms that are involved in bonding are called?

Almost all elements are capable of some kind of chemical bond; they could be called reactive elements since they undergo chemical reactions. Those which do not undergo chemical reactions are said to be inert.


Part of atom that forms a bond?

Valence electrons in the outer shell of an atom are responsible for forming bonds with other atoms. These electrons are involved in chemical reactions by interacting with the valence electrons of other atoms to either share, donate, or receive electrons in order to achieve a stable electron configuration.


Does germanium form ions?

Germanium can form ions, although it is more common for germanium to share electrons in covalent bonds rather than donate or receive electrons to form ions. In certain chemical reactions, germanium can lose or gain electrons to form Ge2+ or Ge4+ ions, but this is less common compared to other elements.


What is a good website to compare non-metals and metals?

Metals have a characteristic silvery, shiny appearance, they are electrically conductive, flexible (except for mercury which is liquid), and they engage in chemical reactions in which they are electron donors, forming positive ions. Non-metals are less shiny, generally not good electrical conductors, not as flexible, and they engage in chemical reactions in which they receive electrons, forming negative ions. Some non-metals such as carbon can either give or receive electrons, but even when they give electrons they do not do so as readily as metals do.


Does technetium gain or lose electrons?

Technetium tends to lose electrons to achieve a more stable electron configuration, typically forming the +4 oxidation state. However, it can also gain electrons to form negative oxidation states in some chemical reactions.


The role of p700 during the cyclic reactions is to do what?

The role of P700 during the cyclic reactions of photosynthesis is to receive electrons from plastocyanin and become reduced. This reduction allows it to transfer high-energy electrons to the electron transport chain, ultimately generating ATP.


Does an ion give or receive?

An ion can give or receive electrons to achieve a stable electronic configuration. Positively charged ions, called cations, typically give away electrons, while negatively charged ions, called anions, receive electrons.


Parts of atoms which interact to form chemical bonds?

The electrons form the bond. A chemical bond is formed when an electron is shared with another atom, so both atoms may have 8 electrons but only 15 exist in the pair. You should Google covalent, ionic, and metallic bonding for more details. Try image search on these terms for a better idea.


What are atoms that receive electrons and become negatively charged?

Basically the nonmetals. Many of them receive electrons, like oxygen, nitrogen, selenium, tellurium, and many others.


What is the role of enzyme complex in the electron transport chain?

A. Transfer electrons to NAD+ B. Power Krebs cycle C. Receive electrons from NADH D. Produce ATP from sugar