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The simplest explanation is that metals have valence electrons to give away, and non metals need extra electrons to complete their valence shell.
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What happens to atoms of most nonmetals when they react with other elements?
They tend to gain electrons when reacting with a metal. Metals generally are short of a full octet by 1 to 4 valence electrons. It is easier to drop 2 electrons than try to gain 6 electrons. The elements in group four can go either way, but the other metals will give up electrons, and non-metals will take them.
Can cesium react with all elements?
No. Cesium reacts with a number of nonmetals, bu not with other metals or metalloids. Cesium is a powerful reducing agent and will react strongly with oxidizing substances.
When nonmetals react with other nonmetals the atoms of the nonmetals?
The nonmetals share the atoms when reacting with each other.
What are the three into which elements can be classified basd on their proprtiess?
The 3 main categories are Metal, Nonmetals and Metalloids
Does hydrogen react with metals?
Hydrogen react with metals and hydrides are formed.
When nonmetals and metals react which atom electrons?
Metals loss electrons and nonmetals gain electrons.
What happens when nonmetals and metals react?
metals lose electrons when they react with a non-metal
When non metals react and metals react which atoms gain electrons?
Nonmetals gain electrons.
How do metals and nonmetals react?
this makes ionic bonding.
What elements react with metals?
Elements from the boron, carbon, pnictogen, chalcogen and halogen families (groups 13 to 17) react with metals.
Are metals always gaining electrons when they react?
nonmetals tend to gain electrons when they react
Can nonmetals replace other nonmetals in single replacement reactions?
yes,they do react with each other by forming a covalent bond OR say by sharing e- of valence orbit
What is reactivity of properties of metals?
Electronegativities of metals are very different: alkali metals are very reactive, platinum metals very unreactive. Metals react with nonmetals.
What is the metallic properties?
Electronegativities of metals are very different: alkali metals are very reactive, platinum metals very unreactive. Metals react with nonmetals.
What does plutonium react with and wont react with?
Plutonium react with the majority of nonmetals; plutonium doesn't react with noble gases. Plutonium can form alloys with other metals.
Does metal react with bases to produce salts?
No. Metals react with nonmetals or acids to produce salts. Salts can also form when acids react with bases.
What is the most reactive group of a metals and nonmetals?
Metals: alkaline metals Nonmetals: halogens
