How do electrons behave when metals react with non-metals?
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Most often, electrons are transferred from the metal atoms to the nonmetal atoms. Some other reactions are possible, such as the reaction between some metal cations and compounds of nonmetals, such as carbon monoxide, to form coordinate covalent bonds.
When metals react with non-metals, they typically transfer electrons to the non-metals. This process creates positively charged metal ions and negatively charged non-metal ions, resulting in the formation of ionic bonds. A classic example is when sodium reacts with chlorine to form sodium chloride (NaCl).
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