Question

How Do Metals and Nonmetals React​

Answer 1

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Metals lose valence electron(s) and form cations.

Non-metals gain those electrons in their valence shell and form anions.

The cation and the anion are attracted to each other by strong electrostatic force, thus forming an ionic bond.

For example: In Calcium chloride, the ionic bond is formed by oppositely charged calcium and chloride ions.

Calcium atom loses 2 electrons and attains the electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas (Ar). By doing so, it gains a net charge of +2.

Answer 2

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Metals and non-metals react with each other by forming ions.

Metals are defined as the elements which loose electrons to attain stable electronic configuration. They attain positive charge and form cation.

Non-metals are defined as the elements which gain electrons to attain stable electronic configuration. They attain negative charge and form anion.

Metals and non-metals form ionic bonds. These bonds are formed when complete transfer of electrons takes place from metals to non-metals.

Ionic compounds are formed by the electrostatic attraction of oppositely charged ions.

For Example: Formation of NaCl

When Na+ CI- and ions react with each other, it leads to the formation of ionic compound known as sodium chloride.

Hence, metals and non-metals react with each other by forming ions.

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