the atoms are very tightly packed together as there are strong forces of attraction
In strict logical inference, nothing, because there could be very dense nonmetals to compensate for the gases. However, in fact the densities of nonmetals on average are less than the densities of metals.
Hydrogen fluoride (HF) is a compound composed of hydrogen and fluorine atoms. Fluorine is a non-metal, while hydrogen is a non-metal as well. Therefore, HF is considered a covalent compound rather than a metal or non-metal.
Oxygen (O) has a greater attraction for electrons compared to calcium (Ca) due to its higher electronegativity. Oxygen, being a non-metal, has a higher tendency to attract and share electrons in chemical reactions, while calcium, being a metal, typically loses electrons to form cations.
Ionic compounds are typically formed between metals and non-metals through the transfer of electrons. They have high melting and boiling points, are brittle and form crystal structures. They conduct electricity when molten or in solution, but not as solid.
Oxygen is a non-metal. It is a reactive gas that is essential for sustaining life and is found in the non-metal group on the periodic table.
In strict logical inference, nothing, because there could be very dense nonmetals to compensate for the gases. However, in fact the densities of nonmetals on average are less than the densities of metals.
Generally, nonmetals have lower densities than metals. This is because nonmetals have fewer electrons in their outer shell, leading to weaker metallic bonds and therefore lower densities. However, there are exceptions, such as nonmetals like iodine and sulfur which have densities comparable to some metals.
ammonium carbonate
Hydrogen fluoride (HF) is a compound composed of hydrogen and fluorine atoms. Fluorine is a non-metal, while hydrogen is a non-metal as well. Therefore, HF is considered a covalent compound rather than a metal or non-metal.
No. Since silicon is a non-metal, it has a greater tendency to engage in covalent bonding as compared to iron
According to Pilling-Bedworth rule, if the volume of oxide layer formed is greater than the volume of the metal, the oxide layer is protective and non-porous. However if the oxide layer formed has volume lesser than that of the underlying metal then the oxide layer is porous and non-protective.
Metals are often hard. They conduct both heat and electricity. They often have high densities, high melting points, and high boiling points. And always loose electrons when bonding. Non-metals are the opposite of all the above characteristics.
Two elements will form ionic bonds if the electronegativity difference between them is greater than 1.6 -2.0. Opinions vary as to the exact differences. Metals typically have low electronegativities which is where the simple rule metal with non metal comes from.
A metal conducts heat better than a nonmetal. If you put a metal and a non-metal in boiling water for the same amount of time, the metal will be hotter than the non-metal. If you put a metal and non-metal in ice water for the same amount of time, the metal will be colder than the non-metal. Also, metal conducts electricity better than non-metal. You can use metal and non-metal wires to conduct a battery, and see which one works better.
If it is a non-metal to non-metal bond than it is covalent. For example, CO2 is a covalent bond.
The metals and non-metals have been arranged according to their densities in the periodic table.
a non-ferrous metal