kluckey1406 kluckey1406
  • 04-02-2018
  • Physics
contestada

Why do metals lose electrons and nonmetals gain electrons in the formation of ionic bonds?

Respuesta :

yashvaranasi44p3ie2l yashvaranasi44p3ie2l
  • 04-02-2018
Metals generally have valency of 1 to 3. That means that they need to lose their respective number of electrons so that they can attain inert electronic configuration.
Whereas the non metals have to gain electrons to achieve the configuration.
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Which of the following terms refers to how genetic traits are expressed? A. Display B. Genotype C. Phenotype D. Dominance
Being rejected by a peer group can negatively influence one's self-esteem.
explain the function of ribosomes and why cells need them
If a bowling ball were moved from Earth to the moon, how would it's weight and mass change? A. The bowling ball would weigh the same, but it's mass would increa
A solution that contains equal numbers of hydrogen and hydroxyl ions would be called acidic basic alkaline neutral
Henry is four times older than James. Next year, Henry will be three times older than James will be. How old are Henry and James now? a. James is 3 years old;
How can i simplify the square root of 49x^8?
how u write an inequality for brigitte is shorter than 5 feet (brigitte height =h)
1.How does inertia affect a person who is not wearing a seatbelt during a collision?
Which factors caused crops to stop growing in Sumer? Choose all answers that are correct. a. poor drainage b. salty soil c. extended droughts d. pest infestatio