Is it more likely to form a covalent bond or an ionic bond?
2006-09-04 02:32:52 · 6 answers · asked by Stephanie G 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
if it loses or gains electrons it's more likely to just form ionic bonds. if it shares it will form covalent bonds
as for group 2 (Be etc.) they are gonna lose electrons and form cations. group 14 (C etc.) however will share electrons and form covalent bonds
2006-09-04 02:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If an atom has two electrons then it is likely to lose electron that means it can combine with non metal to form covalent bond
2006-09-04 09:38:10 · answer #2 · answered by mtula ikufa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ionic bond, by losing electrons. It must gain/share 6 electrons to attain a stable configuration, which is not permitted due to energy considerations.
for example Mg, Ca and all other alkaline earth metals. They always form ionic compounds, like MgO, CaSO4 etc, etc....
2006-09-04 09:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by the_answerer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the correct answer is that it depends on the atom. Is the outer shell full with 2 electrons or not (hydrogen).
2006-09-04 14:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Knowitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally yes (unless it's helium)
Refer to your Periodic Table for a list of all such elements.
Doug
2006-09-04 09:37:16 · answer #5 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends if it is hydrogen then it is shared but if it is alkali or alkaline eath metal they lose electron.
2006-09-04 09:46:04 · answer #6 · answered by CHIMPU 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋