What type of compounds are usually formed between metals and non-metals and why?
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Ionic compounds are formed between metals and non metals because they transfer electrons to achieve the nearest inert gas electronic configuration. It is the valency of an atom which combines it with other atoms.
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Metals and nonmetals usually combine to form an electrovalent bond because metallic elements that have 1,2, or 3 valence electrons tend to lose electrons and non-metallic elements which have 5,6 or 7 valence electrons tend to receive electron
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