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A non-metal atom will form negative ions. The reason for this is because chemical bonding is based on atoms' desire to attain or emulate the electron configuration of inert or noble gases.
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What type of ion do the elements found in the valleys of the graph form?
We haven't seen your graph. However, it is easy to say what kinds of ions elements form. Metals form positive ions and nonmetals form negative ions.
When would an element most likely form an ion instead of a covalent bond?
Metals and nonmetals form ionic bonds. The metal becomes a positively charged ion, and the nonmetal becomes a negatively charged ion.
What type of bond will form between N and O?
They will form a covalent bond. Both are nonmetals; covalent bonds only form between nonmetals. Ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals, so that is not correct here.
What type of ion does silver form?
Mainly Silver(I) or Ag+ ion. It can also form Silver(II) or Ag2+ ion.
What is the charge most commonly formed by S?
Sulfur can form the sulfide ion (S2-) and the disulfide ion (S22-) on its own. When combined with oxygen it can form the sulfate ion (SO42-) and sulfite ion (SO32-).
What type of bond will two nonmetals form?
They form a Covelant bond/Compound
What type of ion do the elements found in the valleys of the graph form?
We haven't seen your graph. However, it is easy to say what kinds of ions elements form. Metals form positive ions and nonmetals form negative ions.
What atom can form a negative ion but usually forms a positive one?
Non Metals
When would an element most likely form an ion instead of a covalent bond?
Metals and nonmetals form ionic bonds. The metal becomes a positively charged ion, and the nonmetal becomes a negatively charged ion.
What compounds do nonmetals form when they burn in oxygen?
Nonmetals burning in oxygen form covalent type compounds, as compared to metals which form ionic compounds.
Which atom will form a positive ion during ionic bonding sulfur or magnesium?
Magnesium will form a positive ion during ionic bonding. Sulfur will form a negative ion during ionic bonding. In ionic bonding, metals form positive ions and nonmetals form negative ions.
What type of ion aluminum form?
+3 ion
What type of compound do most nonmetals form?
ionic compounds
What type of bond will form between N and O?
They will form a covalent bond. Both are nonmetals; covalent bonds only form between nonmetals. Ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals, so that is not correct here.
What type of compounds form from nonmetals sharing electrons?
These are covalent compounds.
What type of ion does silver form?
Mainly Silver(I) or Ag+ ion. It can also form Silver(II) or Ag2+ ion.
Do nonmetals gain electrons when forming an ion?
Yes
