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qwelly [4]
3 years ago
9

Why do elements form lons? In other words, why do elements gain or lose electrons? Be specific.

Chemistry
1 answer:
Travka [436]3 years ago
5 0

Answer: Ionic bonds form only between metals and nonmetals. That's because metals “want” to give up electrons, and nonmetals “want” to gain electrons. It takes energy to remove valence electrons from an atom and form a positive ion. Energy is released when an atom gains valence electrons and forms a negative ion

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