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a metal and a non metal, provided the electronegativity difference between the two is more than 1.8
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∙ 15y agoIonic compounds are formed when a metal and a non-metal join. The metal atom loses electrons, while the non-metal gains electrons.
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∙ 12y agoGenerally a metal donates an electron(s) and a nonmetal accepts an electron(s).
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∙ 6y agoIonic compounds contain a metal ans a nonmetal.
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What is involved in an covalent bond?
there are two types of bonds, ionic and covalent. In an ionic bond, which is a compound, one of the atoms donates one or more electron(s) to another atom to make both of their valence shells full. In a covalent bond, when two or more atoms pair up, they share (an) electron(s) to make their valence shells full.Refrenced: My notes
Would magnesium and sulfur make an ionic compound?
Yes. Magnesium sulfide is an ionic compound.
Is element FeO ionic or molecular?
Usually metals make ionic bonds with non metals. Fe is a metal compound. So FeO is an ionic compound.
Why would chlorine and two atoms of sodium reacts to make an ionic compounds?
because Na passes it electron of its last shell to cl and follows octet rule thus an ionic compound na-cl+ is formed
What compound does sodium and chlorine make?
Sodium chloride, an ionic compound, is formed.
What types of ef elements make up a ionic compound?
A metal and a nonmetal
What is involved in an covalent bond?
there are two types of bonds, ionic and covalent. In an ionic bond, which is a compound, one of the atoms donates one or more electron(s) to another atom to make both of their valence shells full. In a covalent bond, when two or more atoms pair up, they share (an) electron(s) to make their valence shells full.Refrenced: My notes
Would magnesium and sulfur make an ionic compound?
Yes. Magnesium sulfide is an ionic compound.
What are the smallest unit of chemical compound that still has the properties of that compound?
particles called atoms are the smallest unit. Several atoms combine to make a molecule and molecules are what form substances such as water
Is element FeO ionic or molecular?
Usually metals make ionic bonds with non metals. Fe is a metal compound. So FeO is an ionic compound.
Why would chlorine and two atoms of sodium reacts to make an ionic compounds?
because Na passes it electron of its last shell to cl and follows octet rule thus an ionic compound na-cl+ is formed
What types of bond will fluorine and fluorine make?
The bond in lithium fluoride is ionic and the compound is polar.The crystalline structure is face-cenered cubic.
What compound does sodium and chlorine make?
Sodium chloride, an ionic compound, is formed.
What kind of atoms make up the compound iodine?
Iodine is not a compound. It is an element. Therefore, it has its own atoms: Iodine atoms.
What is a type of chemical bond where atoms gain or lose electrons?
Ionic bonds are formed when electrons are gained or lost. This is the complete transfer of electrons between the atoms. For e.g sodium(Na) releases its one electron which is transfered to the deserving chlorine atom(Cl). So, chlorine becomes negatively charged and the sodium atom becomes a positive ion(Na+). This is the case when electrons are completely transfered from sodium to chlorine and ionic bond is formed i.e NaCl. Moreover, when electrons are shared between atoms covalent bonds may form.
What atoms make up a compound?
the semi adhiesive atoms
How are atoms related to molecules in a sample of a compound?
atoms are made of molecules and that is why they are related !
