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Do all nonmetals have a completelyfull Valence shell of electrons?
There is no set amount of valence electrons for nonmetals. The amount of valence electrons a nonmetal has is determined by the number of electrons on the outer shell of the atom.
What will a non-metal do with its valence electrons?
Nonmetals attract electrons.
When nonmetals react with other nonmetals the atoms of nonmetals do what with electrons?
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Why does metallic bonding only occurs between metallic atoms?
Metallic bonds form when the valence electrons of a metal become dissociated from individual atoms and join a mutually shared electron pool. This phenomenon can only happen if these electrons are loosely bound to their atoms, which is a characteristic of metals. Nonmetals and metalloids hold on to their valence electrons too tightly for this to occur.
How many valence electrons are in the compound Al2O3?
In the compound Al₂O₃, there are two aluminum (Al) atoms and three oxygen (O) atoms. Aluminum has 3 valence electrons, so 2 Al atoms contribute a total of 6 valence electrons. Oxygen has 6 valence electrons, so 3 O atoms contribute 18 valence electrons. Therefore, the total number of valence electrons in Al₂O₃ is 6 + 18 = 24 valence electrons.
What family is a very reactive group of mostly nonmetals whose atoms have 7 valence electrons?
The Halogens.
Do all nonmetals have a completelyfull Valence shell of electrons?
There is no set amount of valence electrons for nonmetals. The amount of valence electrons a nonmetal has is determined by the number of electrons on the outer shell of the atom.
The valence electrons found in metals are different from nonmetals because .?
metals can conduct electricity, the valence electrons of nonmetals cannot roam freely
What will a non-metal do with its valence electrons?
Nonmetals attract electrons.
When nonmetals react with other nonmetals the atoms of nonmetals do what with electrons?
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How may valence electrons atoms of can nonmetals have?
Variable; a correct answer is possible only for a specified nonmetal.
Do atoms of nonmetals usually lose electrons when they combine with other atoms?
No, atoms of nonmetals usually gain electrons when they combine with other atoms. Nonmetals have a tendency to attract electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, typically by forming covalent bonds with other nonmetals or by gaining electrons to form anions.
How many total electrons did the oxygen atom have before it bonded covalently withthe hydrogen atoms to form a water molecule?
An unbonded oxygen atom has eight electrons, with six of the electrons located in the valence shell. Two of the valence electrons are unpaired, and therefore can undergo covalent bonding with other oxygen atoms or nonmetals (such as hydrogen).
Can nonmetals gain electrons to fill their valence shells?
Yes, nonmetals can gain electrons to fill their valence shells. By doing so, they can achieve a stable electron configuration, usually by reaching a full outer shell of electrons (usually 8 electrons, except for hydrogen and helium which only need 2 electrons).
What ions are formed in nonmetals?
Non-metal atoms gain an electron, or electrons, from another atom to become negatively charged ions.
What group is mostly nonmetals and has 7 valence electrons?
Halogens.
What happens when two nonmetals atoms are bonded together?
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