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Metals are elements belonging to first , second or third group. They have one ,two or three valence electrons (electrons present in the last orbit of an atom). They lose this electrons to gain stability as they are highly unstable and by doing so they react .
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An atom can only lose the electron if an atom of other element is ready to take it.
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Why are transition metals good conductors of electricity?
Metals behave in a rather unique way as far as their electrons are concerned.The electrons in metals are de-localised, which in effect means they are not bound to a particular atom, like a "sea of electrons".This property makes them good conductors of electricity because charged electrons can easily travel from one end of the metal to the other whilst maintaining that charge.
Which family of elements loses electrons most easily?
The alkali metal group easily lose their outermost electron. This group consists of lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium.
Why does metal conduct electricity?
metal conducts electricity because it allows electrons to move freely as well as it has free electrons, unlike insulators(non-metals) which do not have free electrons. When the electrons are allowed to move freely in a substance, it is a good conductor and allows electric charge to flow.
What is the difference between a nonmetal atom and an anion of the same element?
the number of electrons in the outer shell .. for metals its less than 4 .. for non metals its more than 4 .. for semi its 4
Why are most solid nonmetals brittle?
The difference in properties between metal and nonmetal solids (i.e. brittleness, malleability, conduction of both heat and electrical current) is due to availability or absence of free electrons. Contrarily to abundance of free electrons in metals, free electrons are much fewer in nonmetal objects. Electrons that are not bound to atoms are free to roam about, and that is what free electrons do (everywhere) in a piece of metal. These electrons would take impact energy and (practically instantly) distribute it throughout the piece, acting like a bumper in a car. It helps to remember that things are mostly empty space as that is how atoms are. Atomic properties explain also the difference in heat transfer: metals feel cold on a touch because free electrons immediately take energy from a tip of a finger and 'run away with it.' (We feel something is colder when we give out energy, instead of receiving it.) E.Silvermint
When nonmetals and metals react which atom electrons?
Metals loss electrons and nonmetals gain electrons.
Do metals take electrons or give electrons to the atoms they bond with?
Metals give up electrons while non-metals gain electrons
What do valence electrons in metals do?
Metals lose electrons in a chemical reaction.
If metals loose electrons to non metals are metals now anions?
No, it is not true. When metals loose electrons they become cations.
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.
Why is it easier to remove electrons from metals than non metals?
because metals have excess of electrons while non metals are electron deficient
Why metals good electrical conductors?
In their regular (lattice) structure, metals have a sea of free electrons. This allows the electrons to flow through the metal at will and this is what makes metals good conductors of electricity (and heat).Their mobile electrons
Do electrons free drift in metals?
Yes, electrons move freely in metals.
Do metals prefer to receive electrons in chemical reactions?
Yes. Metals lose their valence electrons to form cations, or positive ions. Once they lose electrons, the number of protons in their nuclei outnumber the electrons, hence the positive charge.
When metals and non metals react whichs atoms gain electrons?
Nonmetals usually accept electrons to become negative ions (anions), e.g. Cl + e- --> Cl-.
Why metals are good conducter of electricity?
Metals have more free electrons/valence electrons/
It can be formed by sharing electrons?
Covalent bonds are formed when non-metals share electrons. Ionic bonds are formed when metals and non-metals lose and gain electrons.
