Covalent Bonds
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Covalent Bonds
Do non-metals form cations or anions? Whichever one it is, why is this the case? Thank you!!
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Re: Covalent Bonds
Nonmetals form anions because they gain electrons due to their high charge, which results in the formation of negatively charged ions.
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Re: Covalent Bonds
Nonmetals tend to have higher electronegativity. So they attract more electrons, making it easier to form anions.
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Re: Covalent Bonds
You can also figure out that nonmetals have higher electronegativity by considering the following:
The electrons in the valence shell of a nonmetal have a higher attraction because they are closer to having a full valence shell. Therefore, it makes sense that nonmetals would have a higher electronegativity.
The electrons in the valence shell of a nonmetal have a higher attraction because they are closer to having a full valence shell. Therefore, it makes sense that nonmetals would have a higher electronegativity.
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Re: Covalent Bonds
because nonmetals are more likely to gain electrons in order to reach a full valence shell, they will most likely be anions
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Re: Covalent Bonds
Non-metals typically have high electronegativity. They acquire electrons to fill their valence shell and, therefore, they form anions.
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