Question

Why do metals and non metals react ? Give example

Answer 1

Reaction of Metals with Non-metals.Metals and non-metals do not have stable electronic configurations like the noble gas elements do. ... On the other hand, non-metals need electrons to fill their last valence shell. From this, we can say that atoms of metals lose valence electrons while non-metalatoms accept electrons.

Answer 2

Chemical bonds involve electrons from the reacting atoms. Compounds formed from metals and non-metalsconsist of ions. ... metal atoms lose electrons to form positively charged ions. non-metal atoms gain electrons to form negatively charged ions.